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IWDC 3.0 Lays ₹1,500-Crore Roadmap to Expand Inland Waterways, Boost Green Logistics and River-Led Growth
Kerala plans to enhance inland water transport with projects exceeding Rs 1,500 crore, aiming to boost cargo movement, tourism, and green logistics, officials said.
- On January 23, 2026 the third Inland Waterways Development Council meeting concluded in Kochi, and the council identified projects worth more than ₹900 crore for Kerala, including river cruise jetties and a survey vessel.
- The council said the roadmap aims to accelerate green mobility and multimodal logistics, with Kerala's backwater and canal network flagged as a major opportunity for inland waterways.
- The Inland Waterways Authority of India will study urban water transport across 18 cities, including Alappuzha and Kollam, while exploring Jal Vahak expansion with up to 35% reimbursement.
- Six more national waterways will be completed in 2026 and luxury river cruise vessels have risen from five to 25, while Kerala's five national waterways move about 3 million metric tonnes annually.
- At Marine Drive in Kochi, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met Pulikali performers while the council tasked agencies like the Inland Waterways Authority of India with feasibility and rollout work.
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KOCHI, KERALA: The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded with a comprehensive roadmap to expand India’s inland water transport network, approve major infrastructure investments and strengthen Centre–State coordination to unlock the full economic potential of the country’s rivers. Chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the day-long […]
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