Answering questions, Minister for External Affairs S M Krishna said in written replies that the Kaladan project envisaged connectivity with Indian ports on the eastern seaboard and Sittwe port through riverine transport and by road to Mizoram.
The Framework Agreement and Protocols signed in April 2008 envisaged the completion in five years. It will provide a route for transport of goods to north and east India and is not linked to transit facilities provided through Bangladesh, the minister clarified.
Answering questions on the problems of enclaves along Indo-Bangladesh border, the minister said both sides were finalizing the date of the next Joint Boundary Group meeting.
People living in Indian enclaves in Bangladesh were excluded from census as no access to these enclaves were provided by the Government of Bangladesh for census operations.
To a question on Chinese objections for construction of civilian roads in the proximity of International Boundary line/Line of Actual Control in Ladakh by the J&K Government, the minister said such works could not be undertaken without the Central government. In the absence of such approvals, NREGA work in Ladakh had been halted.
On setting up of overseas military bases in the neighborhood of India, Mr Krishna said the Government was aware of the media reports and it kept constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India's security and took all measures to safeguard it.
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