Assam moving towards world-class highways and corridors: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the transformative impact of the state government’s ambitious Asom Mala road infrastructure programme, stating that Assam has transitioned from slow and fragile connectivity to world-class highways and seamless transport corridors, opening up new opportunities for growth and development. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that under the Asom Mala initiative, Assam’s road network has undergone a significant upgrade, enabling faster travel, smoother logistics, and stronger inter-district and inter-state connectivity. “From slow, shaky roads and weak logistics to world-class highways and seamless corridors, Assam’s infrastructure has truly levelled up under Asom Mala,” CM Sarma wrote. The Chief Minister noted that improved road infrastructure is playing a crucial role in boosting economic activity by facilitating smoother movement of goods and people. Faster connectivity has helped reduce logistics costs for industries, improved.

Over the last few years, Assam has moved up a lot and we are making progress in all spheres- from agriculture to entrepreneurship and industries to social welfare.

If this growth momentum sustains for another 10 years, we will be amongst India's Top 5 States. pic.twitter.com/NnX77sv6YE

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 6, 2026

The Asom Mala scheme, launched by the Assam government as a state-level road development programme, aims to upgrade, widen, and modernise key state highways and major district roads across the state. Modelled on the Centre’s Bharatmala scheme, the initiative focuses on improving road quality, reducing travel time, and enhancing connectivity to economic hubs, border areas, and remote regions. Officials said the programme prioritises strategic corridors linking industrial clusters, agricultural belts, tourism destinations, and border districts, while also strengthening connectivity between rural and urban areas. Officials said the programme prioritises strategic corridors linking industrial clusters, agricultural belts, tourism destinations, and border districts, while also strengthening connectivity between rural and urban areas. Several stretches under Asom Mala have been upgraded into high-speed corridors, equipped with improved safety features, better drainage systems, and durable road surfaces suited to A