Guwahati: Once troubled, isolated and alienated, the Northeast will soon be able to use a seaport in neighbouring Myanmar for transport and trade. The Sittwe port in the Bay of Bengal is expected to link Mizoram in the far east of India with the ocean through riverine transport and roadways. Don't miss out on in-depth & unbiased stories from Northeast India. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOWVery recently, Union ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal commented that the Sittwe port has been readied for full operation. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the revised cost for the Kaladan project.
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