India’s National Waterways Expansion: Key Developments and Funding Allocations
The development of National Waterway (NW)-2 on the Brahmaputra River and NW-16 on the Barak River is underway, with a significant budget allocated by the central government. Key components include terminal construction, access road expansion, and fairway development. Progress stands at 71.23% for NW-2 and 16.39% for NW-16, aiming to improve connectivity and trade in Assam.