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Govt Plans ₹5,000-Cr Investment to Develop Northeast Waterways: Sonowal

On July 7, 2025, in Guwahati, Sonowal announced plans to develop infrastructure and training centers to support 50,000 maritime jobs for Northeast youth over the next decade.
The Act East policy aims to boost regional connectivity and economic development, supporting PM Modi's vision for large-scale employment and infrastructure growth in the Northeast.
The ministry has approved 85 community jetties, plans to deploy 100 Burgess ships within two years, and will build four IMD-equipped lighthouses to enhance infrastructure and safety.
Immediately, skill centres are set to generate 500 jobs annually, with feasibility studies completed for Water Metro projects in Guwahati, Tezpur, and Dibrugarh.
Over the next decade, India aims to rank among the top 10 shipbuilders by 2030 and top five by 2047, expanding waterways to boost regional trade with neighboring countries.

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India Today

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50,000 Northeast people to get maritime jobs in 10 years, says Union minister

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that 50,000 people from the Northeast will be employed in India’s maritime sector over the next decade.

13 hours ago·India

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aninews.in

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Modi govt plans Rs 5,000-crore investment to develop Northeast waterways: Union Minister Sonowal

15 hours ago·India

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The Statesman

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Centre planning huge investment in Northeast: Sarbananda Sonowal - The Statesman

Multiple initiatives are being taken by the government in this regard, the minister, according to an official statement issued here, said.

18 hours ago

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The Hindu

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50,000 maritime sector jobs for northeast youth planned, says Sonowal

The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways said India’s ports are now globally competitive, with nine of them ranking in the world’s top 100

20 hours ago·India

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Live Mint

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Govt plans ₹5,000-cr investment to develop Northeast waterways: Sonowal

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced, government plans to invest ₹5,000 crore to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the Northeastern region.

20 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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Devdiscourse

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₹5,000 Cr Maritime Push: Sonowal Unveils Big Plans to Transform NE Waterways

“PM Modi has always believed that Yuva Shakti is India’s true engine of change. Our vision is to enable and empower youth with world-class skills in the maritime sector,” Sonowal asserted.

20 hours ago·India

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