Indian inland waterways witness record cargo movement

Bihar Boosts Inland Waterways with Major Infrastructure Initiative and Water Metro Plan

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a transformative initiative for Bihar’s inland waterways at the Consultative Workshop in Patna. Plans include a Water Metro to enhance urban mobility, a Ship Repair Facility, and upgraded navigation infrastructure. These efforts aim to revitalize the Ganga as a sustainable transport route, boosting trade and logistics in the region.

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Four bills related to maritime sector to change Indian shipping industry’s advancement

India’s Maritime Vision 2047: Expanding Port Capacity and Inland Waterways for Future Growth

By 2047, India aims to quadruple its port capacity to handle 10,000 million tons of cargo annually. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the importance of international partnerships in enhancing maritime infrastructure, including a collaboration with Norway’s Kongsberg to build India’s first Polar Research Vessel, aligning with the Maritime India Vision 2047.

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IWDC announces to upgrade on national waterways with Rs 50,000 crore investment

IWDC to Invest for Enhancing India’s Inland Waterways Infrastructure

The Inland Waterways Development Council in India, led by the IWAI, announced plans to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in infrastructure along national waterways. Initiatives worth Rs 1400 crore were revealed across 21 states, focusing on community development and transport enhancement. The council aims to boost economic growth through efficient use of inland water bodies.

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90% of waterway development projects completed: Sonowal

90% of Waterway Development Projects Finished, States Sonowal

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated that 90% of waterway development projects over the past decade have been completed. He urged young people to embrace the potential of improved waterways for cheaper transportation of goods and careers in the maritime sector. Sonowal also inaugurated several waterway projects and encouraged exploitation of these developments for maximum benefit.

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Shantanu Thakur will launch the first test cargo ships from the inland customs port of Maia

First Sea Trial of Ships Launched on Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route No. 5′ 6 to Boost Trade and Connectivity

The ship carrying stone aggregates is flagged off from the inland customs port of Maia, expected to shift 2.6 MTPA of cargo to Bangladesh from road to waterways. India-Bangladesh relations have developed politically, economically, and strategically, with the first sea trial of ships launched between Maia and Sultanganj ports scheduled for February 12, 2024.

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A boost for freight transport on waterways

Increase in the use of waterways for freight transport

Under the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP), fairway development work was carried out to achieve the Least Available Depth (LAD). Additionally, new national waterways have been developed through feasibility studies and the operation of Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax vessels was inaugurated. Standard Operating Procedures and stakeholder consultations have been implemented to facilitate and improve inland waterway transport.

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The Nagaland government is highlighting the potential of inland waterways in the state

Importance of Inland Waterways Development in Nagaland: Minister Urges Prioritization and Feasibility Studies

At the first meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council, Minister KG Kenye highlighted the implementation of the National Waterways 101 Tizu-Zungki Project in Nagaland. He emphasized the importance of inland waterways for a landlocked country like Nagaland and requested feasibility studies for other waterways in the region.

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