Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Road and Railways Projects to Boost Economy of NER
Posted On:
02 APR 2025 2:30PM by PIB Delhi
The details of the Railway and Road Infrastructure projects in the North Eastern Region (NER) during the last five years from 2019-20 to 2023-24 is as under:
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SN
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Name of Scheme
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No. of Projects
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Length (in Kms)
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Sanctioned Cost (in ₹crore)
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1
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Railway Line Constructed by Ministry of Railways
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18
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1,368
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74,972
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2
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National Highways under Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways
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-
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6,806
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77,654
|
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3
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PMGSY under Ministry of Rural Development
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6,793
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25,011
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19,448.89
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|
4
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Roads under Ministry of DoNER
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75
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1255
|
4668
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The railway projects are sanctioned Zonal Railway wise and not State-wise as the railway projects may span across state boundaries. However, the funds spent in respect of the State of Tripura by the MoRT&H, MoRD and MDoNER during the last five years from 2019-20 to 2023-24 for road projects are ₹4,988 crore, ₹606.71 crore and ₹347.82 crore respectively.
The improved road and railway infrastructure in the NER has led to increase in access to markets, tourism, cross-border trade, skill generation, creation of construction jobs, lower logistics costs, faster movement of man and materials, attracting private investments, urban development etc.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Dr. Sukanta Majumdar in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
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