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Mizoram landowners lift road blockade on Kaladan project
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 12:36 AM
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Landowners in Mizoram have ended a road blockade that was affecting the Kaladan project, restoring traffic flow in the region.
A group of landowners in Mizoram announced that they have withdrawn a road blockade that had been placed on a stretch of highway linked to the Kaladan Multi‑Modal Transit Transport Project. The blockade, which disrupted vehicular movement and local commerce, was lifted following discussions with project authorities, though details of the negotiations were not disclosed.
The Kaladan project, a strategic infrastructure corridor connecting India's northeastern states with the port of Sittwe in Myanmar, has faced periodic local opposition over land acquisition and environmental concerns. The recent removal of the blockade clears a critical bottleneck, allowing construction and transport activities to resume without further delay.
State officials welcomed the decision, stating that the restoration of normal traffic will benefit both the local economy and the broader goal of improving connectivity to the Northeast. They also indicated that continued dialogue with community representatives will be essential to prevent future disruptions.
The Kaladan project, a strategic infrastructure corridor connecting India's northeastern states with the port of Sittwe in Myanmar, has faced periodic local opposition over land acquisition and environmental concerns. The recent removal of the blockade clears a critical bottleneck, allowing construction and transport activities to resume without further delay.
State officials welcomed the decision, stating that the restoration of normal traffic will benefit both the local economy and the broader goal of improving connectivity to the Northeast. They also indicated that continued dialogue with community representatives will be essential to prevent future disruptions.