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Maitree Super Thermal Power Project

October 30, 2023

GS Paper III Indian Economy

Context:

India’s Prime Minister and Bangladesh’s Prime Minister are set to jointly inaugurate several key projects on November 1.
These projects include the 1320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project in Rampal, Bangladesh, the Akhaura-Agartala rail link spanning 15.064 km, and the Khulna-Mongla port rail line covering 86.87 km.

Maitree Super Thermal Power Project – Key Points

Location: Rampal, Bangladesh, developed on the bank of Passur River.
Capacity: 1320 MW
Financing: Concessional funding from India
Project Cost: The $2 billion
Built by: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and the Bangladesh Power Development Board.

Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link

Distance: 15.064 km
Connectivity: Bangladesh’s Akhaura to Tripura’s Nischintapur
Project Cost: Rs 1,000 crore
Nodal Agency: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
Benefit: Significant travel time reduction

News Source: Economic Times

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