Waterway

The investment interests are meant for various locations within the country and have been received from both international and domestic private and public sector companies

The discussions around projects and potential interventions in the sector took place at the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC)

Minister Shekhawat revealed that Namami Gange has been acknowledged as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships by the UN Convention of Biodiversity conference COP15

Just 2% of country's cargo transported via navigable waterways; Vietnam at 18% & China 14%

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to leverage the Varanasi-Haldia inland waterway to boost exports, including those of farm commodities and manufacturing goods

Egyptian President said the Ever Given's grounding had drawn attention to the importance of the waterway for global trade

The goal of Operation Sentinel is to promote maritime stability, ensure safe passage, and deescalate tensions in international waters throughout the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

37 rivers to be covered in three years

Inland Waterways Authority has signed a contract with DST to design vessels for NW-1 project that include development of waterway on the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly stretch