Sarbananda Sonowal updates on navigation of ships

Sarbananda Sonowal updates on navigation of ships

NEW DELHI : Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union MoPSW informed in written reply to the Lok Sabha that, navigation of inland vessels is ongoing on River Ganga [National Waterway-1 (NW-1) Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System] from the Haldia to Varanasi. Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) is the World Bank assisted project for capacity augmentation of National Waterway-1 (NW-1) passing through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Beng…

Over 4,200 ships navigated river Ganga this year, says Govt update - Cargo Insights

Ship movement rises on River Ganga with 4,229 vessels; 53 jetties boost local livelihoods along NW-1. Inland water transport on the River Ganga is gaining steady momentum, with 4,229 vessels navigating National Waterway-1 (NW-1) during the financial year 2024–25. The update was shared by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, signalling robust utilisation of one of India’s most ambitious waterway corridors. Stretc…