In a major step toward realizing the Assam Chief Minister’s vision for transformative infrastructure, the Cachar District Administration has announced a crucial public meeting to secure community feedback on the highly anticipated Silchar Elevated Corridor (Phase-I) project. The move emphasizes the administration’s commitment to transparency and inclusive development for the Barak Valley region.
Project Details and Financial Sanction
The elevated road project, officially titled “Construction of Elevated Road from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkahri Point”, is designed to be a game-changer for urban mobility in Silchar, the commercial heart of Barak Valley.
📊 Silchar Elevated Road Project (Phase-I) Details
- Project Length (Phase-I): Approximately 3.5 km (3.462 km).
- Estimated Cost: ₹564.50 Crore (Administrative Approval).
- Land Acquisition Fund: ₹100 Crore (Earmarked portion of the total cost).
- Location: Critical section of NH-306 (from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkahri Point).
- Approval Date: October 6, 2025 (Approved by the Assam Cabinet).I
The project aims to provide uninterrupted, safe, and efficient movement through Silchar’s highly congested core, significantly reducing travel time and vehicular emissions.
📅 Public Meeting: A Call for Proactive Participation
The public meeting, organized by the Land Acquisition Branch, is specifically focused on gathering collective insight from stakeholders, which is deemed vital for shaping the project’s final framework.
- Date & Time: November 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM
- Venue: Bhanga Bhawan, Silchar
- Focus Areas: Project alignment, land-related concerns, and impact on urban connectivity.
The administration has urged all local residents, merchants, and interested stakeholders to proactively attend the meet, noting that public participation is essential for the project’s smooth progress and long-term success.
👥 High-Level Political Presence
Underscoring the regional importance of this initiative, the discussions will be led by Minister Koushik Rai (Minister of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs; Barak Valley Development; Mines & Minerals). He will be joined by all concerned MPs and MLAs of Cachar district, reflecting the government’s unified approach to addressing the civic needs of Silchar.
📝 Opposition and the Need for Dialogue
While the Cabinet approval for the project—which fulfilled a decade-long civic demand—was widely welcomed, the process has also met with opposition from several local merchant associations. These groups, citing concerns over commercial displacement and the alignment’s impact on central business areas like Central Road and Rangirkhari, recently submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister seeking an alternative route.
This upcoming public meeting is viewed as a crucial platform to address these concerns directly, ensuring that the infrastructure boost to Silchar does not cripple its commercial backbone. The final project framework is expected to integrate public feedback for robust land acquisition, social safeguards, and integrated urban planning.
