AGARTALA, April 3 (TIWN): Broad gauge(BG) train service is all set to start its service in state but much expected Indo-Bangla rail link also a reality as DPR (Detailed Project Report) is submitted, alsothe funds for the work will be sanctioned soon. After six years of India-Bangladesh railway project was finalized and the Indian govt. sanctioned Rs.580 crore for the vital rail link connecting NE with remainingIndia via Bangladesh. It is to be mentioned here that the DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region) ministry has agreed to provide Rs.580 crore for the new railway project. The Agartala-Akhaura railway project would provide a major boost to development and economy of the north-eastern region of India and eastern Bangladesh. The project would boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Act East' policy. The Indian government has the highest priority to the Agartala-Akhaura railway project that would automatically connect the rail network of both the countries...
more... developing the bonding between two countries. Agartala-Akhaura railway project would provide a major boost to development and economy of the northeastern region of India and eastern Bangladesh. Modi discussed the over Rs.1, 000 crore railway project with Hasina during his visit to Dhaka in June last year.