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Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), established in 1986, is the nodal agency under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, mandated to develop and regulate National Waterways (NWs) in India.
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) came into existence on 27th October 1986 for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation.
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is the statutory authority in charge of the waterways in India. It was constituted under IWAI Act-1985 by the Parliament of India. Its headquarters is located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. India has an extensive network of inland waterways in the form of rivers, canals, backwaters and creeks. The total ...
Inland Waterways Authority of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
The stretch between Haldia (Sagar) – Tribeni (196 km) is tidal and LAD of more than 3.0 m is maintained naturally. The day navigational aid being provided in entire stretch of NW-1 from Haldia (Sagar) to Prayagraj (1620 km). Dredging in progress on National Waterway-1.
Inland Waterways Authority of India (Hindi: भारतीय अंतर्देशीय जलमार्ग प्राधिकरण) (IWAI) was created by Government of India on 27 October 1986 for development and regulation of Inland waterways for shipping and navigation.
Apr 12, 2017 · The Government of India is now reviving the Ganga watercourse – known as National Waterway 1 or NW1- to ferry cargo from the eastern seaport of Haldia to Varanasi, some 1,360 km inland. The waterway has the potential to emerge as the leading logistics artery for northern India.
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is responsible for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation.
Aug 31, 2023 · Adding to the discourse, Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Chairman, Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI), also underlined the all-time high cargo movement on National Waterways in FY23, noting that this year's achievement builds on the remarkable progress the IWAI has made since 2014-15.
Aug 9, 2021 · The Inland Waterways Authority of India under the Ministry of Shipping is developing the National Waterways for commercial navigation, including with assistance from the World Bank. Advertisement. The government wants to promote inland waterways especially as a supplement to freight movement across India.
