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Monday, 6 January 2025

MIZORAM TRANSPORT MINISTER MEETS UNION MINISTER TO DISCUSS INLAND WATER TRANSPORT PROJECTS

Lamtluang Online News: Mizoram's Transport Minister, Pu Vanlalhlana, met the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Pu Sarbananda Sonowal, on 6 January 2025.

The meeting's purpose was to expedite the development of Inland Water Transport (IWT) projects in Mizoram.

The Transport Department is currently implementing three IWT projects: the development of waterways on River Khawthlangtuipui-River Tuichawng, River Tlawng (National Waterway-102) and River Chhimtuipui.

Techno-economic feasibility studies for these projects have been completed, and detailed project reports (DPRs) are being finalised.

Furthermore, the Transport Minister highlighted Tuirial Dam's potential as a tourist destination and stressed the importance of conducting feasibility studies to develop a comprehensive plan for its tourism potential.

The meeting was attended by Transport Director Er R Lalrammawia, who accompanied Minister Pu Vanlalhlana.

Source: DIPR Mizoram



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