Haflong: Assam Food, Public Distribution, Consumer Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai on June 20 reviewed the progress of the Silchar-Saurashtra East-West Corridor project during an inspection of damaged stretches between Nirimboi and Harangajao in Dima Hasao district.

The minister visited several key project sites, including Jatinga, Rekho, Boro Mulkhoi and Dalaichung, to assess the status of ongoing construction and restoration works. He was accompanied by Public Health Engineering, Barak Valley Development and Hill Areas Development Minister Krishnendu Paul, who also serves as the guardian minister of Dima Hasao district.

Among those present during the inspection were North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council Executive Member Debolal Gorlosa, MLA Rupali Langthasa, Dima Hasao BJP president Dhriti Thaosen, officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), representatives of the executing agencies and senior district administration officials.

The ministers reviewed construction activities along the corridor and examined measures being undertaken to restore sections of the highway affected by landslides and adverse weather conditions.

Addressing officials during the visit, Rai said the project has been progressing steadily under the active supervision and regular monitoring of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He noted that while landslides had damaged certain stretches of the corridor, repair and reconstruction works were being carried out on a war footing to minimise delays.

The minister expressed confidence that the strategically important highway project would be completed soon, providing safer, faster and more reliable connectivity for people travelling through the hill district and the Barak Valley region.

Officials of the NHAI informed the ministers that construction activities on the Nirimboi-Harangajao section of the East-West Corridor are continuing without interruption despite weather-related challenges. They assured that all necessary efforts are being made to expedite the work and ensure early completion of the project.

The Silchar-Saurashtra East-West Corridor is considered a key infrastructure initiative aimed at improving road connectivity and facilitating the movement of passengers and goods across Assam and other parts of the country.