JICA inks loan agreement with govt of India

Shillong, Feb 20: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement amounting to 15,561 million yen (approximately INR 877 crores) with the Government of India for the North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project (Phase 7). This project aims to improve the National Highway 127B (NH127B) from Phulbari to Goeragre in the state of Meghalaya. The project will involve widening and improvement of the national highway in the western part of Meghalaya, which connects the Dhubri-Phulbari bridge to Goeragre near Tura, the second largest city of Meghalaya. The project aligns with the Government of India’s priority.