Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project

The Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project was jointly identified by the India and Myanmar to create a multi-modal mode of transport for shipment of cargo from the eastern ports of India to Myanmar as well as to the North-Eastern part of India through Myanmar. 

• The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is a project that will connect the eastern Indian seaport of Kolkata with Sittwe seaport in Myanmar by sea; 
• it will then link Sittwe seaport to Paletwa in Myanmar via Kaladan river boat route 
• and then from Paletwa on to Mizoram by road transport.

This project, which will connect Sittwe Port in Myanmar to the India-Myanmar border, is expected to contribute to the economic development of the North-Eastern States of India, by opening up the sea route for the products. 
It also provides a strategic link to the North-East, thereby reducing pressure on the Siliguri Corridor. 

• In the absence of an alternate route, the development of this project not only serves the economic, commercial and strategic interests of India, but also contributes to the development of Myanmar, and its economic integration with India. 
• Since the project is of political and strategic significance, it was decided to execute it through India's grant assistance to Myanmar.