Bharat Bangla Maitri Bridge

In Tripura’s South district, the Bharat Bangla Maitri Bridge was opened by the prime minister.

Key Points :

• The Feni river, which runs between the Bangladeshi and Indian borders in Tripura State, is crossed by the Maitri Setu bridge.
• South Tripura is where Feni is originally from. The river travels into Bangladesh, joins the Bay of Bengal after passing through Sabroom Town on the Indian side.
• The 9 km long bridge connects Ramgarh and Sabroom in Tripura (in Bangladesh).
• The name “Maitri Setu” stands for expanding bilateral ties and cordial relationships between India and Bangladesh.

Cost and Who Built It:

• The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. undertook the construction at a cost of 133 crore.
• The Indian government owns all of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited.
• It is in charge of creating and maintaining India’s National Highways and Strategic Roads.

Significance:

• Agartala, the capital of Tripura, will now be the Indian city closest to an international sea port.
• Tripura will become the “Gateway of the North East” with access to Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port, which is only 80 kilometres away from the subroom.
• A long-standing and well-established Protocol on Transit and Trade through Inland Waterways exists between Bangladesh and India.
• It would act as a brand-new trade route between the two nations, promoting economic development in the Northeastern states. It will improve interpersonal communication.