Inland Waterways
World Bank’s 105 million USD loan to improve Waterways in West Bengal
The World bank, Government of India and Government of West Bengal recently signed a 105 million US the agreement. The fund has been allocated to the West Bengal inland water transport, logistics and special development project. What are the key ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
New Routes for Inland waterway
The Government of India recently identified new routes for ferry services through inland waterways. This is being done to promote coastal shipping and boost tourism. About the New Routes The new routes include Hazira, Somnath temple, Okha and Jamnagar. Also, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
India received first shipment from Bangladesh through water route
India has received the first commercial shipment from Bangladesh through water route on November 9, 2020. The shipment was received Assam’s Karimganj on the Protocol for Inland Water Trade and Transit (PIWTT) route. This is a step towards utilizing the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Ministry of Shipping renamed to Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has renamed the Ministry of Shipping to Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on November 8, 2020. PM Modi announced the renaming of the ministry at the inaugural virtual event of Ro-Pax terminal at Surat’s Hazira. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Waterways Usage Charges Waived by Govt.
In order to promote the vision of the government to promote the usage of inland waterways as a supplementary, eco-friendly and cheaper mode of transport in India, the Ministry of Shipping has announced that the waterways usage charges will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
India-Bangladesh sign Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol
On May 20, 2020, India and Bangladesh signed the second Addendum of the Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol in Bangladesh. Highlights Under the new protocol, the countries can ply on designated protocol route. Also, movement of shallow draft mechanized ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
European Project linking Black sea, North Sea and Baltic Sea criticized by Environmental Organization
The Danube-Oder-Elbe canal intends to connect the three rivers Danube, Oder and Elbe. This is to provide an alternate route of navigation from Black sea to Baltic and North seas. However, several concerns are being raised by the environmental organizations ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
India-World Bank sign 88 million USD to implement Assam Inland Water Transport Project
On January 16, 2020, the Government of Assam, Government of India and World Bank signed 88 million USD agreement. The agreement aims to modernize Assam’s Ferry transport service on the Brahmaputra river. Highlights There are over 361 ferry routes across ..