The Bhutan government announced that it will soon place the bill at its upper senate for ratification of Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) initiative for road and rail connectivity.
About:
What is BBIN? It is a proposed sub-regional motor vehicle agreement (MVA) between Bhutan, Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Objective: To allow trucks and other commercial vehicles to ply on one another’s highways to facilitate trade.
Timeline:
BBIN was mooted by the Indian government after Pakistan rejected the MVA at the SAARC summit in Kathmandu in 2014.
The MVA of BBIN countries was signed in 2015 by the four member countries.
Bangladesh, India and Nepal have ratified the agreement, but Bhutan is yet to accord its ratification of the agreement.
Bhutan’s Apprehensions:
Bhutanese people fear that there will be environmental degradation and vehicular pollution if trucks from neighboring countries are given access to Bhutan.
Bhutan prides itself on its “carbon neutrality” and preserving the environment.
Significance: BBIN is a big initiative in the region for improving rail and road connectivity in the region.
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