Which transport initiative aims to link India with Thailand and Myanmar under India’s Act East Policy?

Correct option is C

The correct answer (c) IMT Trilateral Highway

• The India–Myanmar–Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway is a major infrastructure project aimed at improving road connectivity between India’s Northeast and Southeast Asia.

• The highway stretches from Moreh in Manipur (India) to Mae Sot in Thailand, passing through Myanmar.

• It is a cornerstone project under India’s Act East Policy, which focuses on strengthening economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asian nations.

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• The IMT Highway is approximately 1,360 km long.

• It enhances trade, investment, and cultural exchange between India and ASEAN countries.

• The project includes road upgrades and construction in Myanmar, including Kalewa-Yagyi and Tamu-Kalewa sections.

• It is funded and executed primarily by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

• Completion of the project has faced delays due to terrain and security challenges in Myanmar.

Additional Information:

• Option A (Mekong–Ganga Corridor) refers to a proposed cultural and economic cooperation initiative, not a transport route.

• Option B (East Coast Economic Corridor) is a domestic Indian infrastructure project linking ports along India’s eastern coast.

• Option D (Kaladan Project) is another connectivity initiative, linking Kolkata to Sittwe Port in Myanmar via sea and river, but it does not connect Thailand.