Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has called for fast and effective implementation of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) to boost connectivity in the Northeast region.
He said the project will play a crucial role in strengthening multimodal corridors linking the Northeast with the rest of India and neighbouring countries. Saha spoke during a meeting of the high-level task force on infrastructure and connectivity in the Northeast. Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired the meeting virtually from Delhi on Monday.
Saha said the Northeast holds huge development potential, especially in infrastructure and communication. He stressed the need for coordinated efforts to resolve challenges in road, rail, air and inland waterway connectivity. He also pointed to gaps in electricity, gas and digital infrastructure that need immediate attention.
The Chief Minister highlighted priority sectors such as regional infrastructure macro-grids, power, oil and natural gas, tourism and border trade. He also submitted a report with proposed strategies for development in these areas.
The KMTTP is a key India–Myanmar connectivity project. It aims to link India’s Northeast with the sea using sea, river and road routes through Myanmar. The project connects Haldia to Sittwe Port, then moves to Paletwa via the Kaladan river, and finally reaches Zorinpui in Mizoram by road. The route will help bypass the congested Siliguri Corridor and boost regional trade and growth.
Senior DoNER officials and Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma also joined the meeting.