Arunachal Pradesh has announced to form a committee on Stilwell Road Development.
State Deputy CM Chowna Mein announced that the state would appeal Central Government for prioritizing on restoration of the road.
He said both India and Myanmar would be mutually beneficial by the road, further deepening the age old cultural linkage and help promoting spiritual tourism.
Significance
North East region is the gateway to the ASEAN countries and the re-opening of the Stilwell Road would also act as catalyst for cross border trade.
About Ledo Road or Stilwell Road
- The Historic Ledo Road or Stilwell Road was constructed by the Allied Soldiers lead by America during the Second World War.
- The road links northeastern India with the Burma Road (Myanmar), and from Myanmar to China.
- It started from Ledo, in Assam, passing through Lekhapani, Nampong and the Pangsau pass in Arunachal Pradesh on the India-Myanmar border.
