Sankardev Ganga Niwas Jalukbari, Guwahati

Rs 222 Crore Urban Flood Mitigation Project for Guwahati Underway

An urban flood mitigation project with a financial outlay of ₹222.22 crore is at various stages of implementation in Guwahati. The project will improve stormwater conveyance, reduce flood and waterlogging, enhance road connectivity, and increase the resilience of drainage networks.

Centre Allocates ₹5,000 Crore for Northeast Border Infrastructure Development

The Central government has planned a ₹5,000 crore development initiative for the Northeast region, focusing on improving connectivity and social infrastructure in border areas. This includes constructing roads, providing all-weather connectivity to villages, and upgrading school infrastructure.

New Saraighat Bridge Eases Traffic Congestion in Guwahati

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.

New Saraighat Bridge Eases Traffic Congestion in Guwahati

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.

NHAI Signs ₹7,000 Crore Pact for Guwahati Ring Road Development

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 Infrastructure Development and Legal Challenges

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.

During Q1'2026, average property prices for Sankardev Ganga Niwas moved from ₹ 4,150/sqft to ₹ 5,300/sqft, reflecting a 27.71% rise.

Guwahati Airport's New Terminal Opens, Akasa Air Operates First Flight, Boosting Passenger Capacity and Northeast Connectivity

The new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati has commenced commercial operations, significantly increasing the annual passenger capacity to 13.1 million.The new facility is designed to strengthen the Northeast's links to other parts of India and Southeast Asia.

Guwahati Airport's New Terminal Set to Open, Ring Road Project Gains Momentum

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's Road Infrastructure Transformation Under 'Asom Mala' Program

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.