Jogighopa in Assam Gets PM Gati Shakti Port to Boost Bhutan, Bangladesh Trade

20 Feb 2025 CW Team

A modern waterways terminal in Jogighopa, a strategic town on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra in Assam, has been inaugurated. This terminal is expected to enhance trade connectivity between India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. The facility is part of the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan and was opened by the Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

The foundation for the terminal was laid in 2021, and it has been completed within a short timeframe. It is set to become a key port of call under the India-Bangladesh Protocol Route, significantly improving regional connectivity and trade. Bhutan鈥檚 Commerce Minister, Lyonpo Namgyal Dorgi, was also present at the launch event, underscoring the terminal鈥檚 importance for trilateral trade.

Strategically positioned, the port is located 90 km from Gelephu in Bhutan, where a new city is being developed, 100 km from the Bangladesh border, and 150 km from Guwahati. Its location makes it a crucial hub for facilitating cargo movement between the three nations, contributing to economic growth in the region.

The terminal has a handling capacity of 1.1 million tonnes of cargo annually. As part of its operational launch, the shipping minister flagged off MV Padma Navigation II, carrying 110 tonnes of coal from Jogighopa to Bangladesh. The new facility is expected to improve trade efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and strengthen India's regional trade partnerships.

News source: Hindustan Times

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