Rs 1,132 crore road: Connecting India with Myanmar
This is one of the ambitious projects of the Central government.
auto Dec 18 2023
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The construction of Rs 1,132 crore road connecting India's Mizoram with Myanmar is in progress.
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Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
It is a cross-border road that is part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP).
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Length
The 26-km road project will link south Mizoram's Lawngtlai district with Myanmar's Sittwe port.
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What's the idea behind this project?
The project aims to establish a cargo transportation route from Kolkata port to the North Eastern states.
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How does it work?
Cargo loaded at Kolkata port will be shipped to Sitwe port & then transported inland via the Kaladan River to the border with Mizoram & then it will continue by road to Mizoram.
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Another Rs 20,000 crore project
This will connect Mizoram with Nagaland, Manipur in the north-east region and with the Myanmar international boundary.
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The 373-km road project
The 373-km road project between Aizawl and Tuipang in the southern part of the state would be completed by June next year.
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Mizoram's Lifeline
This connectivity will boost economy, trade and employment opportunities in the region.