Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project

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Why in News?

Recently, the Prime Minister performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project in Assam.

Aim – To improve regional connectivity while ensuring protection of Kaziranga’s rich biodiversity.
Location – The corridor connects Kaziranga National Park with the Karbi Anglong Hills wildlife movement route in Assam.
It passes through Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts.
It runs through and along the southern boundary of Kaziranga National Park.
National Highway - Kaliabor–Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam.
Approved by – Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 1 October 2025.
Mode – Implemented under Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode.
Developments – The Kaziranga Elevated Corridor consists of
- 35 km Elevated Wildlife Corridor.
- 21 km greenfield bypasses.
- 30 km widening of the existing highway from two to four lanes.

Kaziranga Elevated Project

Objectives – It ensures the uninterrupted movement of wildlife during floods.
Reduce human–wildlife conflict and animal deaths on NH-715.
Decongest Jakhalabandha (Nagaon) and Bokakhat (Golaghat) towns.
Improve road safety, reduce travel time and accident rates.
Facilitate growing passenger and freight traffic. Improve connectivity between Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Ecological Significance - Protects a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Supports India’s flagship conservation efforts like Project Rhino
Aligns with principles of sustainable development and eco-sensitive infrastructure.

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