Elevated Highway Through Kaziranga: Solution or New Threat to Wildlife?

Elevated Highway Through Kaziranga: Solution or New Threat to Wildlife?

On January 18, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, a ₹ 6,950-crore infrastructure project. “During floods, wildlife has to cross the National Highway and often gets trapped. Our effort is to ensure smooth traffic while keeping the forest safe.” Addressing the gathering in Kaliabor, Assam, Modi said, “Vehicles will pass above, and wildlife movement below will remain unhindered.” Wild an…