Khanapara, Guwahati

Residents of South-East Guwahati are frustrated with the decade-long delay and non-operational status of a water supply project initiated in 2013. A recent government study has identified areas along Guwahati's southern growth corridor, including GS Road, the Guwahati Bypass, and Fatasil Ambari Road, as the most heat-stressed zones due to rapid urban expansion.

Guwahati is rapidly emerging as the commercial powerhouse of Northeast India, fueled by significant infrastructure development. Key projects like the Guwahati Ring Road and the 6-lane Guwahati–North Guwahati Bridge are set to improve connectivity and unlock development potential. The expansion of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and the Dighalipukhuri Flyover will further enhance the city's infrastructure.

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 real estate and housing sector in Guwahati is seeing new project launches and regulatory updates. Upcoming residential projects like Piya Elite in Khanapara and Piya Hill View in Tetelia, Jalukbari, are being highlighted, offering modern apartments with various amenities.

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.