Tripura's Global Gateway: New Waterway to Connect Northeast with Major Ports

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced a groundbreaking waterway project linking Tripura with Kolkata, Paradip, and Visakhapatnam via Bangladesh. The initiative involves constructing jetties along the Gomati River, enabling direct access to the Bay of Bengal. This ambitious plan aims to boost Tripura's global market presence by leveraging its agricultural and horticultural products. The project, part of a broader inland waterway development strategy, will significantly reduce transportation distances and costs. With Tripura's 856 km border with Bangladesh, this waterway promises to transform the region's connectivity and economic landscape, opening new avenues for trade and commerce.

Sources: The Statesman, Maritime Gateway, ETV Bharat