The budgetary allocation for Inland Waterways Authority of India of 21,700 crore for FY26 is more than the total expenditure on inland waterways for the 28 years from 1986 to 2014, writes Minister, MoPSW, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal . Read more - hindustantimes.com/opinion/settin… Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

🚢 "Under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s maritime sector has witnessed a transformative decade of growth and innovation," expressed Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of PS&W. 🚢 He further highlighted that India is

Tourist vessel MV Gangotri sailing from Kolkata reaches Bhagalpur in #Bihar . The vessel is set to be positioned at Varanasi in #UttarPradesh . #rivercruise #cruise #tourism #connectingindiathroughwaterways

Two dredgers have been deployed in National Waterway-16 (Barak River) in #Assam for assured depth dredging in Bhanga-Badarpur stretch of the waterway. Fairway maintenance work done by IWAI is crucial for safe navigation and efficient vessel movement through the waterways.

11 years of maritime surge under PM Modi! 🚢 Vessel Turnaround Time reduced to under 1 day 🚚 Containerized Cargo up 70% 🚢 India Now 5th largest seafaring nation 📦 Cargo Handling Capacity more than doubled 🛳️ Sea Cruise Tourism grew 500% 🏞️ Inland Water Transport Cargo

Ongoing maintenance dredging work at Thevara site in Champakkara Canal in National Waterway-3, using departmental dredger AD Manimala to ensure smooth navigation along the channel in Kerala. PIB in KERALA Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal Shantanu Thakur Kerala Government | കേരള സർക്കാർ

.IWAI द्वारा फरक्का में बनाये गए नेविगेशनल लॉक ने राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग-1 पर जहाजों के आवागमन को आसान बनाया है। जल मार्ग विकास परियोजना के अंतर्गत World Bank India की आर्थिक व तकनिकी सहायता से निर्मित इस लॉक की क्या है विशेषता….जानने के लिए देखें 👉 youtu.be/XvIsWvEVdXs

From just 5 vessels on 3 NWs in 2013–14, river cruise operations have expanded to 25 vessels across 13 NWs in 2024–25. IWAI is facilitating smooth & safe navigation for cruise vessels by developing terminals, fairways, providing 24-hour navigation aids & pilotage services.

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is more than just a trade deal, it’s ushering in a new era for economic partnership for the two nations. It stands for deeper and stronger ties between people, businesses and institutions from both countries! By easing regulatory hurdles,

#IndiaUKFTA: A New Era of Economic Cooperation ➡️Easier trade of goods & services ➡️Duty-free access for nearly 99% of India's exports ➡️New avenues of growth, skill development, employment opportunities across multiple sectors ➡️Big manufacturing push; Start-ups & MSMEs to gain

Inland Water Transport Development in Uttar Pradesh 🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #MonsoonSession #parliament #monsoonsession2025 Sarbananda Sonowal Office of Sarbananda Sonowal Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways PIB India IWAI

Cruise Bharat Mission 🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #MonsoonSession #Parliament #monsoonsession2025 Sarbananda Sonowal Office of Sarbananda Sonowal Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways IWAI PIB India

The first meeting of the task force, chaired by Vice Chairman, IWAI, to boost IWT along NW-1 in Bihar was held today. The announcement regarding the constitution of task force was made by Minister, MoPSW Shri Sarbananda Sonowal during last month's consultation workshop in Patna.

IWAI's Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) Mandovi is undergoing dry dock repairs in Kolkata, #WestBengal . After complete inspection and maintenance, it will be deployed in NW-2 (River Brahmaputra) in #Assam .

.IWAI is developing over 60 jetties on NW-1 under Jal Marg Vikas Project to energise economic activity along river Ganga in four states of UP, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal. 21 of these jetties have been installed in #Bihar . World Bank India Namami Gange PIB in Bihar

.IWAI is developing a multi-modal logistics park in Chandauli, #UttarPradesh , in partnership with National Highways Logistics Management Limited . The MoU to develop the state-of-the-art MMLP was signed in March this year. Government of UP Central Bureau of Communication, Uttar Pradesh Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways #connectingindiathroughwaterways

The steel gangway with approach at IWAI's Pandu Terminal on NW-2 in Assam is now ready for all-weather use! This facility will provide smooth embarkation and disembarkation for cruise vessel passengers, enhancing their overall experience. A big boost for tourism in the region!

🚢#बिहार में जलमार्ग विकास 🚢#भागलपुर में ₹5.61 करोड़ से 4 पोंटून जेटी (कहलगांव, तिनटंगा, सुल्तानगंज) का निर्माण 🚢₹2.80 करोड़ से सुल्तानगंज, कहलगांव व बटेश्वरस्थान में तटीय सुविधाओं का निर्माण – लोकसभा में केंद्रीय मंत्री Sarbananda Sonowal का उत्तर 🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

🇮🇳 🤝 🇬🇧 | Watch how the India-UK Free Trade Agreement is unlocking new pathways for India's marine exports! 🐟 🍤 🦐 Made possible by the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, it will not only boost seafood exports, but also open new markets, strengthening