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The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has announced three inland waterway projects in Mizoram aimed at improving connectivity, trade, and tourism in the northeastern state. The projects target the Tlawng and Chhimtuipui rivers, involving navigability surveys, feasibility studies, and infrastructure development including terminals and jetties. Stage-I construction is already underway in Lunglei district. These initiatives align with broader regional waterway development efforts and complement strategic projects like the Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project, connecting northeastern India to international trade routes through Myanmar.
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced three inland waterway projects in Mizoram designed to enhance transport efficiency, trade, and tourism in this landlocked northeastern state. The projects will focus on the Tlawng and Chhimtuipui rivers, enabling faster, cost-effective river navigation for both commercial and passenger movement. Advertisement
The initiatives include detailed navigability surveys and the construction of modern infrastructure such as terminals and jetties along key stretches, particularly the Khawthlangtuipui Tuichawng corridor near the Bangladesh border. A detailed project report for the Chhimtuipui river has been submitted, and further hydrographic surveys are planned on specific stretches like Tupui D to Lomasu at an estimated cost of INR 1.42 crore. The Khamrang to Gharmura stretch of the Tlawng river will undergo hydrographic and techno-economic feasibility studies with an estimated cost of INR 0.89 crore.
Stage-I construction has already started for terminals at Thekaduar and Tlabung in Lunglei district, including associated jetties and passenger boat facilities, with a projected cost of INR 9.82 crore. This phase is expected to significantly improve local transport and open new opportunities for tourism.
The minister highlighted that these projects are part of larger efforts by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to develop waterway infrastructure across the northeast. They also complement strategic initiatives such as the Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project, which aims to link northeastern states with maritime trade routes through Myanmar, enhancing cross-border trade and regional connectivity.
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