TNPSC Thervupettagam

First International road construction project

April 24 , 2018 2280 days 869 0
  • The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed an agreement for upgradation of Yagyi – Kalewa section of highway in Myanmar to two lanes with the earthen shoulder.
  • This project is part of India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway and this project is NHAI’s first international project.
  • It is being funded by Ministry of External Affairs, India and will be executed on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode at a cost of Rs.1177 crores.
  • The IMT Trilateral Highway is regional highway being constructed under India’s Act East policy to boost connectivity in the region.
  • It will connect India’s Moreh in Manipur with Mae Sot, Thailand via Myanmar.
  • The highway is expected to boost trade and commerce in ASEAN–India Free Trade Area, as well as with rest of Southeast Asia.

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