Guwahati, Feb. 15 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that while several infrastructure projects in the state have received Union government sanctions, approval for the elevated corridor from Guwahati Airport to Assam's Jalukbari is still awaited.

Speaking at a press conference, Sarma highlighted major ongoing and upcoming projects under the Guwahati Ring Road and other key corridors.

"We have received sanction for several projects. Under the Guwahati Ring Road, the Kurua-Narengi bridge will also be included. The Union government and Assam government will spend Rs 5,729 crore, with land acquisition costs of Rs 7,000 crore. The Union government will spend Rs 6,957 crore under the Kaziranga elevated corridor project...