Haflong, November 29: Kaushik Rai, Assam Minister of Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, Mines & Minerals, chaired a review meeting at 12:00 PM in the Circuit House Conference Hall here today to evaluate progress on the 4-lane East-West Corridor (NH-27) from Jatinga to Harangajao.
Overall completion has improved from 85.71% since the previous review on November 22 to 86.13% now. The Minister urged faster work in key stretches like Gerem, Jatinga, Miyungkro, Boro Muolkoi, Rekho, and Dolaichunga, amid challenges from multiple bridges and culverts.
While the initial target remains January 31, 2026, with 7-8 km partially 2-lane, NHAI's Project Director assured full 4-laning by April 30, 2026.
Attendees included NCHAC Executive Member Donpainon Thaosen, Dima Hasao DC Munindranath Ngatey ACS, NCHAC Principal Secretary Partha Jahari ACS, NCHAC secretaries, NHAI and NHIDCL officials, ADCs, and senior officers.
The Minister reaffirmed the government's priority on timely completion to boost connectivity, trade, and growth in Dima Hasao and beyond.
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