Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 1: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a major infrastructure upgrade in Assam — the widening and improvement of the Kalibor-Numaligarh section of NH-715, including eco-sensitive measures along the Kaziranga National Park stretch.

The Rs 6,957 crore project will be implemented in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode, covering a total stretch of 85.675 km. It is set to bring significant environmental and economic benefits to the region, generating an estimated 15.42 lac person-days of direct employment and 19.19 lac person-days of indirect jobs.

Key Features of the Project:

• Elevation for Wildlife Protection:

A crucial element of the plan is a 34.5 k

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