NEW DELHI : The Sagarmala Programme, launched in March 2015, is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, aimed at revolutionizing India’s maritime sector. With a 7,500 km coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways, and a strategic position
NEW DELHI : The key parameters considered in selection of 17 cities for conducting feasibility study for Urban Water Transport System includes minimum population of 1 million, proximity to existing navigable inland waterways and
KOLKATA : India’s Inland Waterways took a major step forward with the successful maiden voyage of the MV Trishul under the Jalvahak Scheme. The vessel, accompanied by dumb barges Ajay and Dikshu, transported 1,500
SRINAGAR : 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
CHENNAI : Chennai Port achieves record in cargo Milestone of handling over 2 lakh tonnes of cargo daily, for four consecutive days and more.This milestone reflectis their operational excellence & robust infrastructure. A step
NEW DELHI : The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) Board – in its 196th Board Meeting – took a key decision to carry out feasibility study for developing Urban Water Transport System in various
JOGIGHOPA : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) at Jogighopa as he dedicated it to the people of the nation . Marking the
LUCKNOW : UP Cabinet approved the creation of the Uttar Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority, aiming to boost water transport and tourism in the state. The cabinet also enacted the ‘Uttar Pradesh Waterways Authority Rules-2025’
AIZAWL : Transport Minister Vanlalhlana said that the Inland Water Transport would solve all the transportation problems of Mizoram. He made this statement at the Inland Waterway Development Council (IWDC) meeting on Friday in Kaziranga,
KOHORA : The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC), apex meet for policy deliberation for promotion & propagation of inland waterways in India, witnessed major announcements to boost infrastructure along national waterways. The second meeting