As part of the Look/Act East Policy, which one of the following capitals of North-East Indian States is proposed to be connected with Bangladesh via rail route?
[amp_mcq option1=”Agartala” option2=”Kohima” option3=”Imphal” option4=”Itanagar” correct=”option1″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2022
The Look East Policy, now enhanced as the Act East Policy, emphasizes connectivity with Southeast Asia and improving infrastructure within India’s North-Eastern states, including connectivity to neighboring countries like Bangladesh. Among the given options, Agartala, the capital of Tripura, has a functional international rail link with Bangladesh (Akhaura, near Agartala). The Agartala-Akhaura rail line is a significant project under the Act East Policy aimed at enhancing connectivity between North-East India and Bangladesh.
Improving infrastructure and connectivity, including rail, road, and waterways, within the North-East and with neighboring countries is a crucial component of India’s Act East Policy to boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people contact.