Maitri Bridge: Chief Minister of Tripura Prof. Dr. Manik Saha introduced that Maitri Setu and Agartala-Akhaura railway hyperlink can be operational quickly. He stated that the current authorities is working to take care of peace and tranquility within the state, which is attracting many buyers.
CM Saha stated, “The elections are virtually over and now a brand new authorities can be shaped underneath the management of PM Modi. He has all the time emphasised on Act East Coverage and given the diamond mannequin. Maitri Setu will naturally turn out to be operational quickly. The trial of Agartala-Akahura railway hyperlink has already been accomplished and it’ll begin quickly. Many buyers are coming and yesterday I additionally held a gathering. Tripura's future is brilliant. “As soon as rail connectivity is established, we can attain Kolkata in much less time.”
What’s Maitri Setu?
The TGR Maitri Bridge has been constructed over the Feni river at Sabroom within the South district of Tripura, which is able to join the state to Chittagong port of Bangladesh. With this inauguration, Tripura is about to turn out to be the 'Gateway to the North East' with entry to Chittagong port of Bangladesh, which is simply 80 km from Sabroom.
What’s Agartala-Akhaura Railway Undertaking?
Agartala-Akhaura Railway Undertaking is the primary railway undertaking between the North Jap States and Bangladesh. Agartala-Akhaura railway hyperlink is a undertaking of nationwide significance. The Indian portion is being constructed by the Ministry of Railways by way of M/s Indian Railway Building Firm Restricted (IRCON) and funded by the Ministry of Improvement of North Jap Area (MDONER).
The development of the Bangladesh portion is executed by Bangladesh Railways and funded by the Indian Ministry of Exterior Affairs. This hyperlink will present good connectivity between India and Bangladesh and encourage commerce between the 2 international locations. The size of the undertaking is 5.46 km in India and 6.78 km in Bangladesh. The whole value of the undertaking for each the Indian and Bangladesh components is Rs 972.52 crore.
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