National Waterways Development
Government of India · ongoing · since 2016
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National Waterways Development is a Government of India scheme dating from 2016; its current status is ongoing (target: Investment period 2021-26). 111 national waterways declared; Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) developing NW-1 (Ganga), NW-2 (Brahmaputra), and NW-3 (Kerala backwaters) as commercial cargo routes.
↗ Official source — iwai.nic.in
Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing
Frequently asked questions
What is National Waterways Development?
111 national waterways declared; Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) developing NW-1 (Ganga), NW-2 (Brahmaputra), and NW-3 (Kerala backwaters) as commercial cargo routes.
What is the official website of National Waterways Development?
The official source for National Waterways Development is iwai.nic.in.
When did National Waterways Development start?
National Waterways Development dates from 2016.
What is the current status of National Waterways Development?
National Waterways Development is ongoing, with a target of Investment period 2021-26.
What is the budget of National Waterways Development?
₹25,000 crore+ (IWAI investment 2021–2026)
How many people has National Waterways Development reached?
Govt. reported: NW-1 (Ganga) operational — Varanasi to Haldia freight service; NW-2 (Brahmaputra) active; cargo moved on waterways grew to 132 MT (2023–24).
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