These projects will improve connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and between district headquarters by reducing travel time and distance. The projects will create new employment opportunities for people in the region and ensure socio-economic development. Gadkari will also lay the foundation of nearly 96.47km of national highway projects at a cost of Rs 2,114.82 crore in Roing. In Ziro, Gadkari will lay the foundation for 472km of national highways, costing Rs 583.92 crore. Gadkari will also relaunch a project for two-laning of 351.38km of Potin to Pangin section of NH-229 at a cost of Rs 3,956 crore.

Source: The Telegraph December 18, 2018 19:41 UTC