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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