Sonowal plans to inaugurate Kalughat terminal and jetties on the Ganga river

The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, will be laying the foundation stone of two community jetties in Bettiah, Bihar on the Gandak River. He will also be inaugurating 14 community jetties in Bihar and two in Jharkhand, with the aim of enhancing connectivity and facilitating trade along inland waterways.

The Kalughat terminal, strategically located on the north bank of the River Ganga, has direct access to NH-19 and serves as an important link for cargo movement, especially for Nepal-bound shipments via Raxaul and the hinterland of North Bihar. With an investment of Rs. 82.48 crore, the terminal’s infrastructure includes a 125m x 30m berth with a capacity of 77,000 TEUs annually, along with areas for container storage, truck parking, and essential buildings like administration, amenities, and security facilities.

Additionally, Kalughat promises to facilitate seamless connectivity to Haldia/Kolkata ports, enhancing regional trade and commerce. The floating pontoon jetties at Mangalpur and Bettiah on the river Gandak will cost Rs. 3.33 crore and will enhance market access for producers of various goods, as they will connect Nepal and India via NW-37. The jetties are intended to improve trade and market access for the region.

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