Question : CONSTRUCTION OF SILCHER-GUWAHATI ROAD



(a) whether the Government has decided to construct an alternate road from Silchar to Guwahati via Harangajao and Turuk;

(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be made functional?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R.P.N SINGH)

(a) & (b): Government has decided to undertake preparation of Feasibility and Detailed Project Report for the road section.

(c): It is too early to indicate the time by which the road in question is likely to be functional.