GUWAHATI (Metro Rail News): The Assam government announced a feasibility study for a metro rail system along the upcoming Guwahati Ring Road during the presentation of the 2026–2027 State Budget on July 10, 2026. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma explicitly confirmed that the Assam government plans to officially engage the DMRC to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and structural feasibility framework for the new 121-km Guwahati Ring Road Metro. This project marks a significant shift toward regional connectivity rather than a conventional intra-city network.
These infrastructure initiatives were officially announced by Assam Finance Minister Shri Jayanta Malla Baruah on the floor of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Following the announcement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had advised the state government to plan a metro network across the four corners of the proposed Guwahati Ring Road.
The Chief Minister further emphasized that the primary purpose of this study is regional connectivity linking surrounding satellite towns (such as Nalbari, Baihata Chariali, and Sipajhar) and peripheral regions to reduce traffic gridlock on core city roads and central downtown areas. Consequently, this will not be a conventional metro system within Guwahati city lines.
The proposed metro system will run over or alongside the planned 121-km Guwahati Ring Road. Ultimately, the project will focus on allowing commuters to travel quickly from outlying areas like Baihata Chariali, Sipajhar, and the Guwahati Airport to different parts of the city. This will be the first metro rail project in Northeast India.
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