Bamunimaidam, 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 upcoming 31-km Faridabad-Jewar Greenfield Expressway is set to dramatically cut travel time between Faridabad and the Noida International Airport in Jewar to approximately 20 minutes. This six-lane access-controlled corridor will enhance Faridabad's attractiveness for homebuyers and investors.

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.

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.