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Cargo traffic on India's inland waterways surges to all-time high of 145.5 million tonnes in 2024-25
New Delhi, April 15: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has achieved a record-breaking 145.5 million tonnes of cargo movement on the country’s national waterways during the fiscal year 2024-25, according to a statement issued on Tuesday.
Union Minister Sonowal launches digital portal for national waterways
New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a dedicated digital portal developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to invite private investmDigital Portal for National Waterwaysent in infrastructure development on National Waterways, the Ministry said in a release on Wednesday.
Shipping ministry sets goal to complete 150 projects by September 2025
New Delhi, March 9: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the ongoing projects of his ministry -- worth Rs 2 trillion -- and drew up a goal of completing at least 150 projects by September 2025.
Inland Waterways Authority of India signs MoU with J-K to boost river cruise tourism
New Delhi, March 6: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), to boost river cruise tourism on three National Waterways in J-K, the ministry said in a release on Thursday.
IWAI inks pact to launch river cruise services in J&K to boost tourism
Srinagar, March 6: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Jammu and Kashmir, to boost river cruise tourism on three National Waterways in J&K with an investment of Rs 100 crore.
National Waterways regulations to open new frontiers for private players: Centre
New Delhi, Feb 28: The National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025, are designed to attract private sector investment in setting up terminals, streamline processes and promote efficient use of India's vast waterways network, the government said on Friday.
Cargo handling capacity reached 133 million metric tonnes in last 10 yrs: Sarbananda Sonowal
Kaziranga, January 11: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal informed that cargo handling capacity has reached 133 million metric tonnes in the last ten years.
Union Minister Sonowal launches National River Traffic and Navigation System
Guwahati, January 10: The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC), apex meet for policy deliberation for the promotion and propagation of inland waterways in India, witnessed major announcements to boost infrastructure along national waterways, a release said on Friday.