IWAI's Rs 200-cr prop for dredging to boost use of inland waterways - Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
KOLKATA, Sep 18: In a bid to encourage private shippers to use inland waterways via India-Bangladesh protocol route, the board of IWAI has decided to come out with a contract worth Rs 200 crore for dredging and maintenance of fairway of rivers up to the Indian side in the north-east region, an official said. The Inland Waterways Authority of India seeks to maintain a minimum draft of 2.5 metres for smooth sailing of barges, he said. “The inland waterways authority […]