સોમવાર, 12 જૂન, 2017

Government awards Contracts for completion of Kaladan project in Myanmar



The Narendra Modi government is finally on course to completing the $484-million Kaladan multi-modal transport(KMTT) projects in Myanmar that will offer connectivity to Mizoram in India. Kaladan was the first major project taken up by India in Myanmar. a 1,600-crore contract has been awarded for building 109-km road connecting Paletwa river terminal to Zorinpui in Mizoram border. The construction is expected to start after the monsoon in October.

India completed the construction of Sittwe port, at the estuary of Kaladan river, in trouble-prone Rakhine state of Myanmar, last year, one year behind schedule. Construction of the river terminal 158 km upstream and dredging of the river to ensure navigability are in the final stages.

At the Indian side, extension of the Aizawl-Saiha National Highway by 90 km to the international border at Zorinpui, at the southern tip of Mizoram, is almost over.

Four-laning of highway
It was one of the most challenging road projects taken up in this part of the country, in decades.
Also, a 6,000-crore project is under way for four-laning of the 300 km Aizawl-Tuipang highway to ensure faster movement of goods between Sittwe and Mizo capital of Aizawl in the North West which is close to the Barak Valley of Assam.

SEZ at Sittwe
According to sources, as per the framework agreement, India should also set up an SEZ at Sittwe, which is located closer to the Chinese port and SEZ at Kyaukphyu.
In 2015, the Ministry of External Affairs appointed a consultant to explore the possibility. A suitable land was also identified in Sittwe. This is important to promote Indian investment in the region overriding strong Chinese influence.


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