As per the state wise details of the National Highway Projects (under construction, completed during 2024-25, approved but yet to commence) in the Northeastern states, Assam has the highest number number of projects and with the longest road length under construction costing Rs 39, 239 crore, as per a release. The data also reflects tha Arunachal Pradesh has two projects covering 815 km with a cost of Rs 8,035 crore, while Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura have fewer projects and shorter road lengths in comparison.
The overall insight provided by the data reflects that Assam has the largest number of ongoing projects and the highest total investment, while Arunachal Pradesh has slightly fewer ongoing projects but a massive future investment plan.
While the total projects approved amount to Rs 43,322 crore, the combined total under construction projects amounts to Rs 87, 363 crore. Assam has the highest funds allocated for the development and maintenance work on the National Highways in the State, amounting to Rs 5,329 crore, followed by Arunachal Pradesh allocated Rs 3,488 crore.
