Gadkari to visit Shillong on June 15 to attend infra meet, launch national highway projects
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to visit Shillong on June 15 to participate in a regional infrastructure summit and launch a series of national highway projects aimed at strengthening connectivity in the Northeast, officials said on Thursday. During his visit, Gadkari will attend the CEOs Round Table at the North East India Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (NEIINFRA) here, they said.
The summit is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and other stakeholders to discuss infrastructure development, investment opportunities and regional growth in the northeastern states.
According to officials, NEIINFRA 2026 seeks to position the Northeast as an emerging destination for infrastructure investment, with a focus on roads and highways, transport and logistics, urban infrastructure, tourism, energy, digital connectivity and sustainable development.
The minister will also attend the foundation stone-laying ceremony for several national highway projects at the Polo Ground in Shillong.
The projects are expected to provide a major boost to road connectivity in Meghalaya and the wider northeastern region by facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers, improving access to remote areas and supporting economic activities.
Officials said the highway projects form part of the Centre’s broader efforts to strengthen transport infrastructure across the Northeast, which has been identified as a key driver of economic growth, trade, tourism and regional integration.
The expansion and upgradation of the national highway network in the region have significantly improved accessibility over the past few years and are expected to attract greater investment and development opportunities, they said.
The visit comes amid the Centre’s continued push to accelerate infrastructure development in the Northeast through enhanced road, rail, air and digital connectivity.
