Ahom Gaon, Guwahati

Assam tabled a bill to create an authority for developing satellite cities around Guwahati. The Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill, 2026, aims to establish a specialized body for strategic planning and integrated development of these new urban hubs.

The 1.49-kilometer-long New Saraighat Bridge, constructed parallel to the historic Saraighat Bridge, has become a crucial transportation link for Assam. It helps ease traffic congestion and improves connectivity between North and South Guwahati, strengthening movement along the East-West Corridor on National Highway-27.

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation is set to transition to a fully green public transport system within the next 12 months . The Transport department will also introduce incentives for the public to purchase electric vehicles and establish charging infrastructure across the state.

Nexus Select Trust is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a substantial mixed-use property in Guwahati for approximately ₹1,300 crore. The under-construction asset, spanning 1.2 million sq ft, comprises retail, hotel, and office spaces. This potential acquisition highlights the growing institutional interest in Tier-2 cities like Guwahati for real estate investments.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a concession agreement for the development of the 121-km long Guwahati Ring Road. The project, to be executed in Build-Operate-Toll (BOT) mode, involves a total cost of Rs. 5,729 crore, with the gross project cost standing at Rs. 7,000 crore. The Assam Government will contribute Rs. 1,270 crore.

Guwahati's infrastructure development is progressing with the Mayor unveiling a ₹132 crore roadmap for civic amenities, including street lighting and internal road improvements. . However, the ambitious ₹6,000 crore Guwahati Ring Road project faces scrutiny from the Gauhati High Court regarding forest clearance for tree felling within the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Kopili Hydro Electric Project is expected to be completed within the next 10 days, generating 150 megawatts of electricity, with an additional 25 MW capacity undergoing repair. Meanwhile, the 2000MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP), India's largest hydroelectric power station, is scheduled to be fully operational by May 2026.

The new, Rs 4,000-crore terminal building at Guwahati airport will become operational from February 22, 2026, with domestic and international flights expected to operate from the new terminal by March, and the old terminal to be repurposed as a cargo hub. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has also signed a concession agreement worth Rs 7,000 crore for the development of the 121-km Guwahati Ring Road.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the success of the 'Asom Mala' road infrastructure program in upgrading Assam's road network, leading to faster travel, smoother logistics, and stronger inter-district and inter-state connectivity. This initiative aims to upgrade, widen, and modernize key state highways and major district roads, improving connectivity to economic hubs, border areas, and remote regions.