Reconnecting the North-east with Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal. A look at the transportation links in north-east India ahead of the motor vehicles agreement among India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh to be signed today.The transport ministers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) signed a motor vehicles agreement in a bid to boost trade and sub regional connectivity among the four nations.
The BBIN pact will also set the stage for a new connectivity paradigm in India’s north-east, which is looking for easier access not just to mainland India but also to South-east Asia, a high growth area of the continent.Mint takes a look at operational and proposed transportation links.
