(a) the status of construction activities planned under the
Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Project (KMMTP) and their expected
dates of completion;
(b) the financial outlay proposed and incurred by the Ministry
thereunder;
(c) whether any assessment of the likely benefits of the said
project to India have been made;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the manner in which the said project is likely to enhance
bilateral ties between India and Myanmar?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRIMATI PRENEET KAUR)
(a) to (d) The Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Facility envisages
connectivity between Indian ports on the eastern seaboard and Sittwe
Port in Myanmar and then through riverine transport and by road to
Mizoram. The work on Sittwe Port, which began in December 2010,
is expected to be completed by mid-2013. The Detailed Engineering
Report for the road component is under preparation. The project
has been approved at a total cost of Rs. 535 crores. The project
is expected to enhance bilateral trade, and contribute to the
development and prosperity of the people living in the ‘land locked’
North Eastern region of India.