(BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement for the Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic

[Hindustani78]

is this going to be connected to Myanmar in the future?

Myanmar is not part of SAARC

 

[nForce]

Pakistan tried for some other nations membership and now they are totally out of game.

Pakistan did such things at an astounding pace when India's prospects looked measly. Pakistan was a part of CENTO and SEATO and OIC and many other organizations, mostly with direct American help. Production was growing, country was prospering and Pakistan was sending jets to fight Israel. They just could not keep the pace or may be they were plain and simple unlucky to have foolish leaders ? Let's hope India be able to maintain it.

Myanmar is not part of SAARC

The whole idea of BBIN is creating an alternative to SAARC. So, it does not really matter if Myanmar is a part of SAARC or not. Since this BBIN is primarily aimed at increasing road/rail connectivity and Myanmar is directly linked via land, then why not ? Myanmar can become a part of it in near future.

Basically these organizations are like those chit-funds the middle-aged housewives staying in housing societies do.

 

[Hindustani78]

The whole idea of BBIN is creating an alternative to SAARC. So, it does not really matter if Myanmar is a part of SAARC or not. Since this BBIN is primarily aimed at increasing road/rail connectivity and Myanmar is directly linked via land, then why not ? Myanmar can become a part of it in near future.

Basically these organizations are like those chit-funds the middle-aged housewives staying in housing societies do.

BBIN is not alternative to SAARC but i think its moving ahead with SAARC project.

During last SAARC summit which was held in Nepal, this road/rail connectivity proposal was forwarded and after that only issues were started to be solved with Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the recent border Land Treaty with Bangladesh was one more step forward and now BBIN is reality.

Next i think Sri Lanka will join as our relations with them are on right track.

 

[kadamba-warrior]

Cabinet10-June, 2015 13:59 IST
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement for the Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic amongst BBIN

The Cabinet has approved signing of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement for the Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic amongst BBIN. The agreement will be signed on 15th June at the BBIN Transport Minister’s meeting in Thimpu, Bhutan.

Signing of the BBIN agreement will promote safe, economical efficient and environmentally sound road transport in the sub-region and will further help each country in creating an institutional mechanism for regional integration. BBIN countries will be benefited by mutual cross border movement of passenger and goods for overall economic development of the region. The people of the four countries will benefit through seamless movement of goods and passenger across borders.

Each Party will bear its own costs arising from implementation of this agreement.

A meeting of Secretaries of Transport of the BBIN countries was organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MoRTH) in February 2015 to discuss and finalize the text of the draft BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement, which is similar to the SAARC Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) draft with minor changes.

Background:

The Union Cabinet had approved a proposal to sign the SAARC MVA during the SAARC Summit in Kathmandu in November 2014. Unfortunately, it could not be signed due to reservations of Pakistan. The SAARC declaration at the Kathmandu Summit in November 2014 also encouraged Member States to initiate regional and sub-regional measures to enhance connectivity. Accordingly, it was considered appropriate that a sub-regional Motor Vehicle Agreement among Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) may be pursued.

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NOW, include Myanmar which in turn is part of Thailand-Laos-Vietnam connectivity.

The ultimate goal should be to provide connectivity to all like-minded countries like JAPAN/Philippines, a continuous Road/Rail network - from SCS all the way to Arabian coast in Gujarat/Maharashtra!

@Nihonjin1051

is this going to be connected to Myanmar in the future?

I really hope it does.

 

[Hindustani78]

NOW, include Myanmar which in turn is part of Thailand-Laos-Vietnam connectivity.

The ultimate goal should be to provide connectivity to all like-minded countries like JAPAN, a continuous Road/Rail network - from SCS all the way to Arabian coast in Gujarat/Maharashtra!

@Nihonjin1051

ASEAN block is having its issues with Chinese and Chinese are already having much influence over Myanmar. Myanmar Junta still holds the power .

 

[kadamba-warrior]

BBIN is not alternative to SAARC but i think its moving ahead with SAARC project.

During last SAARC summit which was held in Nepal, this road/rail connectivity proposal was forwarded and after that only issues were started to be solved with Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the recent border Land Treaty with Bangladesh was one more step forward and now BBIN is reality.

Next i think Sri Lanka will join as our relations with them are on right track.

Although BBIN is limited only to ROAD connectivity right now, I suspect this will take shape as a bloc sidestepping SAARC which is always at risk of being held hostage by one particular petulant kid's whims.

ASEAN block is having its issues with Chinese and Chinese are already having much influence over Myanmar. Myanmar Junta still holds the power .

There is already an agreement between Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLMV) for continuous Road connectivity - being engineered by Japan. It is only logical that we take part in it extend it to Arabian sea instead of ending it in Bay of Bengal.

 

[East or West India Best]

Pakistan tried for some other nations membership and now they are totally out of game.

Because they always want their buddy cheen to tag along. Meanwhile cheen never bothers bringing pakistan into their groups. In fact, pakistan is still looking to get into SCO.

BBIN is not alternative to SAARC but i think its moving ahead with SAARC project.

During last SAARC summit which was held in Nepal, this road/rail connectivity proposal was forwarded and after that only issues were started to be solved with Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the recent border Land Treaty with Bangladesh was one more step forward and now BBIN is reality.

Next i think Sri Lanka will join as our relations with them are on right track.

Why can't we just kick pakistan out of SAARC?

 

[Umair Nawaz]

Pakistan tried for some other nations membership and now they are totally out of game.

as if we are dying to get it. We have better and powerful options. Its good for these small defenseless nations to accept yr hegemony.

 

[SrNair]

Pakistan did such things at an astounding pace when India's prospects looked measly. Pakistan was a part of CENTO and SEATO and OIC and many other organizations, mostly with direct American help. Production was growing, country was prospering and Pakistan was sending jets to fight Israel. They just could not keep the pace or may be they were plain and simple unlucky to have foolish leaders ? Let's hope India be able to maintain it.



The whole idea of BBIN is creating an alternative to SAARC. So, it does not really matter if Myanmar is a part of SAARC or not. Since this BBIN is primarily aimed at increasing road/rail connectivity and Myanmar is directly linked via land, then why not ? Myanmar can become a part of it in near future.

Basically these organizations are like those chit-funds the middle-aged housewives staying in housing societies do.

They likes to see things in short term.
Too much emotion.Only interested in short term solutions ,quick out comes.
And in turn some superpowers used them very well.

This is what happens when you try to stretch your legs even before you sit in a chair.

 

[Hindustani78]

There is already an agreement between Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLMV) for continuous Road connectivity - being engineered by Japan. It is only logical that we take part in it extend it to Arabian sea instead of ending it in Bay of Bengal.

Yesterday News
India inks landmark motor pact with 3 SAARC nations

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today signed the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) for Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic along with transport ministers of the other three nations at Bhutan's capital Thimpu.

Besides, in a major breakthrough, India, Myanmar and Thailand have agreed to develop a similar motor vehicle pact on the lines of the draft SAARC Motor vehicle agreement.

The BBIN MVA will not only reduce transport costs, but also foster development of multi-modal transport and transit facilities, enabling increased connectivity and promotion of greater trade between the four countries.

Transport Minister Gadkari, addressing the conference at Thimpu, said: "This MVA, which would eventually allow motor vehicles of all categories registered in our countries to move freely in the region, is a first and small but substantial step endorsing the commitment of our national leaders to deepen regional integration for peace, stability and prosperity."

As per the agreement, the four countries will carry out a six-month work plan from July for the implementation of the BBIN MVA in accordance with the preparation of bilateral, perhaps trilateral or quadrilateral agreements and protocols, installation of the prerequisites for implementing the approved agreements, among others.

Gadkari said that India will work on signing a similar motor agreement with Myanmar and Thailand.

"I am happy to share with you all a significant initiative to strengthen connectivity of our sub-region to ASEAN. In this regard, a major breakthrough has been achieved between India, Myanmar and Thailand.

"Three nations have agreed to develop a similar framework MVA on the lines of draft SAARC Motor vehicle agreement," he said.

"The agreement that we have drawn up gives ample flexibility to each country to take steps to operationalise the agreement as per the need and comfort of each nation.

"This endeavour was also actively supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which functioned as the interim secretariat for the four-countries," Gadkari said in his speech.

He further said: "I am informed that ADB is also ready to invest in road infrastructure projects..."

Progress and economic development of the countries in the region are inter-linked and an enhanced regional activity will give a boost to trade and commerce among the nations and with other regions through intra-regional and inter-regional trade.

"A BBIN Friendship Motor Car Rally has been proposed. This car rally will not only highlight advantages of the connectivity in the region, but also help demonstrate the practical framework of BBIN Agreement to facilitate cross border movement of vehicles," he added.

 

[Hindustani78]

Nepal, India amend bilateral Treaty of Transit | Zee News

Kathmandu: India has agreed to Nepal's request for allowing the movement of vehicles imported from a third country into Nepal through four border points by amending the bilateral Treaty of Transit.


Nepal had requested India for the move citing the requirements of additional handling facilities, special carriers and equipment which added to the cost and time of clearance of vehicles from Kolkata port into Nepal.

Earlier, there was no provision under Nepal-India Treaty of Transit allowing import of third country motor vehicles transiting India to be moved on their own power. Such vehicles were allowed only by railway wagons and trucks or trailers after proper sealing by Indian Customs.

As per the understanding reached between the two Governments, the Letter of Exchange has now been finalised by both sides, allowing movement of vehicles from a third country destined to Nepal through Indian territory on their own power, according to an Indian Embassy press release here today.

The matter was also discussed between the two governments in the third meeting of Nepal-India Joint Commission held in Kathmandu on 25-26 July last year.

The movement of vehicles on their own power to Nepal has been allowed through Raxaul-Birgunj, Jogbani-Biratnagar, Sunauli-Bhairahawa and Nepalgunj Road-Nepalgunj border points, according to the press release.

PTI

 

[Hindustani78]

Road infrastructure

Meanwhile, the Minister said the Centre has was considering allocation of Rs. 25,000-30,000 crore for road infrastructure in West Bengal.

"We want to give another Rs. 25,000-30,000 crore to West Bengal for new highways," Gadkari said at the Haldia Dock Complex.

"We want to add another 2000 kms in national highway in the State. The State currently has 2000 km of highways," Gadkari said.

The minister said he was planning to meet the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the proposals.

This investment plan is in addition to existing Rs. 6000 crore road development proposals announced last December.

The proposal comes in wake of SAARC road connectivity plan of India. Gadkari had mooted seamless road connectivity between India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. A Motor Vehicles Agreement will allow seamless movement of people and goods across the borders.

Gadkari also launched land management system, VTMS and handing over land for the proposed Haldia inland waterways multi-modal hub called Haldia Water Port. He also inaugurated a flyover at Ranichak near dock for easy flow of vehicles.

Gadkari said a proposed deep sea floating storage unit off Sandsheads will be operational at Haldia by 2017. The unit will be linked to land through undersea pipeline.

(This article was published on June 24, 2015)

 

[Hindustani78]

India to ink agreement with Myanmar, Thailand: Nitin Gadkari | Zee News

Agartala: In the wake of an agreement between India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan for unhindered vehicular movement, a similar accord with Myanmar and Thailand will facilitate smoother surface movement in the region, union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

"An agreement will soon be signed with Myanmar and Thailand to make surface connectivity with adjoining countries in the region easier," the union minister said after laying the foundation stone of a double-laning project of National Highway 44 here.

He also said that funding from Japan International Cooperation Agency would be sought to develop and improve roads in the northeastern region of the country.

The agreement between India and three other member-nations of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Kathmandu on June 15 was expected to provide a major boost to regional cooperation through unrestricted vehicular movement effective September 18.

The Indian government has taken ambitious initiatives to develop connectivity between the country and its neighbours like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand to boost economic prosperity, he said.

Announcing road projects for increased connectivity among northeastern states and with neighbouring countries, the minister said his ministry had embarked upon the construction of one lakh km roads in the next five years in the eight northeastern states bordering China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan.

"Of this target, 10,000 km of roads will be completed soon. A total of 20,000 km roads will be completed by December. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has taken initiatives to speed up the road works," he added.

NHIDCL, a fully owned company of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, was set up recently to promote, conduct surveys, establish, design, build, operate, maintain and upgrade national highways and strategic roads, including interconnecting roads in parts of the country that share international boundaries with neighbouring countries.

Gadkari inaugurated a conference on 'Key challenges in highways and infrastructure construction in northeastern region and use of innovative technologies and materials' in Guwahati on Tuesday.

The two-day conference was attended by chief ministers, PWD ministers and senior officials from the northeastern states.

The main objective of this conference is to build the capacity of local contractors, engineers and other stakeholders for participation in construction of highways and infrastructure in the region.

"The involvement of local stakeholders in construction of highways and infrastructure would result in inclusive development of the region by providing new employment opportunities and avenues," Gadkari added.

The minister said the central government was now encouraging electric vehicles in the country to make the environment pollution-free.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar stressed the need to establish road, rail, water, air and telecommunication linkages with Bangladesh.

"Bangladesh is now India's friendliest and closest neighbour. Hence, we need close connection with this finest neighbour," Sarkar added.

Sarkar urged the union minister to sanction adequate funds for timely completion of road projects announced by Gadkari.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Ambassador of Thailand to India, Mr. Chalit Manityakul calling on the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in New Delhi on July 06, 2015.

 

[Hindustani78]

Govt to create 50 lakh jobs in highways, shipping: Gadkari | Zee News
Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 22:00

New Delhi: Government is committed to providing jobs to at least 50 lakh people in highways and shipping sectors where it plans to undertake massive projects worth Rs 6 lakh crore, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.

Besides, the government is working towards a Rs 22,000 crore project to provide connectivity between India and Sri Lanka for which the Asian Development Bank has expressed willingness to provide funding, he said.

"We have decided to do work worth Rs 5 lakh crore in road sector and 1 lakh crore in shipping sector. In the next five years we will ensure employment to at least 50 lakh youth in the country," Gadkari said on the sidelines of a conference on Highways Equipment here.

Since last year both the sectors have started looking up and the Modi government has already awarded projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore, said the Minister for Road Transport and Highways.

Besides overhauling these sectors, the government has been trying to improve connectivity with neighbouring nations on high priority basis, he said.

After signing pacts with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal for seamless flow of traffic, another project for providing connectivity with Sri Lanka is on the anvil, he added.

"ADB (Asian Development Bank) is ready to finance a Rs 22,000 crore project for providing connectivity to neighbouring Sri Lanka. I had a discussion with the Vice President of ADB and they are ready to finance," Gadkari said.

He said there is a missing link of narrow corridor of about 22 km in connectivity to Sri Lanka from Rameshwaram which is presently being serviced through makeshift ferry service arrangements.

"We are working on the project and as soon as it is completed, Trans Asia Road and transport network could be extended to Sri Lanka," Gadkari said.

The proposed project will be a combination of bridge and underwater tunnel which will allow unhindered movement of ships through it, he said.

India would soon enter into another landmark motor pact with Myanmar and Thailand by year-end, on the lines of the BBIN signed with three other SAARC nations, he added.

Work on USD 8 billion road connectivity projects among Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) under Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) will be completed within two years, he said.

The BBIN pact was signed last month during Gadkari's visit to Bhutan.

PTI