Cabinet approves Khowai-Harina road project for seamless link among Tripura, Assam & Meghalaya

Tripura: Union Cabinet today approved Rs 2486.78 crore Khowai-Harina ro improvement and widening project involving a stretch of 135 km in Tripura. 

project involves investment of Rs 2,486.78 Crore which includes a loan component of Rs 1,511.70 crore, said Press Information Bureau. 

loan assistance will be from  Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under ODA scheme, ded PIB.

Taking to X, Shah announced, “Pacing up PM Narendra Modi Ji's plan to develop world-class connectivity in Norast, Union Cabinet today approved ₹2486.78 crore Khowai-Harina ro improvement and widening project involving a stretch of 135 km.”

He ded, “ project will provide seamless connectivity among states of Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya and reduce travel time by half. Gratitude to Modi Ji for giant stride in development of Norast.” 

Pacing up PM @narendramodi Ji's plan to develop world-class connectivity in Norast, Union Cabinet today approved ₹2486.78 crore Khowai-Harina ro improvement and widening project involving a stretch of 135 km.

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— Amit Shah (@AmitShah)

development will hugely benefit Norastern state as it will provide better ro connectivity between various parts of Tripura. 

It will provide alternative access to Assam and Meghalaya.

It will also enhance connectivity to Bangaldesh through Kailashahar, Kamalpur and Khowai Border checkpost.