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.@IWAI_ShipMin is developing a multi-modal logistics park in Chandauli, #UttarPradesh , in partnership with @Official_NHLML . The MoU to develop the state-of-the-art MMLP was signed in March this year. @UPGovt @CBCLucknow @shipmin_india #connectingindiathroughwaterways
Inland Water Transport Development in Uttar Pradesh The major challenge faced in Inland Water Transport relates to availability of fairway and terminal infrastructure, which has been addressed by the Government through dredging/bandalling and construction of jetties…
Cruise Bharat Mission 🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #MonsoonSession #Parliament #monsoonsession2025 @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @shipmin_india @IWAI_ShipMin @PIB_India
Inland Water Transport Development in Uttar Pradesh 🔗pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #MonsoonSession #parliament #monsoonsession2025 @sarbanandsonwal @Officeof_SS @shipmin_india @PIB_India @IWAI_ShipMin
.@IWAI_ShipMin is developing over 60 jetties on NW-1 under Jal Marg Vikas Project to energise economic activity along river Ganga in four states of UP, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal. 21 of these jetties have been installed in #Bihar . @WorldBankIndia @cleanganganmcg @PIB_Patna
Construction of Jetties in Bihar @IWAI_ShipMin has constructed four (4) Pontoon Jetties, one (1) each at Kahalgaon & Tintanga and two (2) at Sultanganj in Bhagalpur District of Bihar at a cost of Rs. 5.61 crore In addition, onshore facilities are also being constructed at…
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From just 5 vessels on 3 NWs in 2013–14, river cruise operations have expanded to 25 vessels across 13 NWs in 2024–25. IWAI is facilitating smooth & safe navigation for cruise vessels by developing terminals, fairways, providing 24-hour navigation aids & pilotage services.
Rivers are redefining cruise travel. The 19.4% growth in river cruise voyages on National Waterways (NWs) underscores the rising appeal and operational efficiency of river cruises in India's inland waterways. #indiamaritimeweek
Senior officers' meeting headed by Chairman, IWAI, was held today to review the status of ongoing IWAI projects, tenders and activities in various national waterways of the country. @shipmin_india @iwai_assam

Tourist boat 'See Ashtamudi' of Kerala State Water Transport Department at Sambranikodi jetty on NW-3. The service starts from Kollam transport stand boat jetty & connects different tourist locations around Ashtamudi on the banks of NW-3 in #Kerala . @PIBTvpm @KeralaTourism
A look at the repair work of dredger discharge pipeline in NW-1 at Haldia in West Bengal! From removal of old fittings, cleaning of bolts to checking proper alignment, all processes are followed to ensure there’s no leakage or malfunctioning. @WorldBankIndia @shipmin_india
Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) of @NRL_MoPNG on its way to NRL jetty at Numaligarh on NW-31 (Dhansiri River) from Haldia is now berthing at IWAI's Pandu terminal in #Assam . @PIB_Guwahati @PetroleumMin @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @Shantanu_bjp @DoC_GoI @Logistics_MoCI
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The steel gangway with approach at IWAI's Pandu Terminal on NW-2 in Assam is now ready for all-weather use! This facility will provide smooth embarkation and disembarkation for cruise vessel passengers, enhancing their overall experience. A big boost for tourism in the region!

IWAI's Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) Mandovi is undergoing dry dock repairs in Kolkata, #WestBengal . After complete inspection and maintenance, it will be deployed in NW-2 (River Brahmaputra) in #Assam .

The first meeting of the task force, chaired by Vice Chairman, IWAI, to boost IWT along NW-1 in Bihar was held today. The announcement regarding the constitution of task force was made by Minister, MoPSW Shri @sarbanandsonwal during last month's consultation workshop in Patna.

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11 years of maritime surge under PM Modi! 🚢 Vessel Turnaround Time reduced to under 1 day 🚚 Containerized Cargo up 70% 🚢 India Now 5th largest seafaring nation 📦 Cargo Handling Capacity more than doubled 🛳️ Sea Cruise Tourism grew 500% 🏞️ Inland Water Transport Cargo…
.@IWAI_ShipMin द्वारा फरक्का में बनाये गए नेविगेशनल लॉक ने राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग-1 पर जहाजों के आवागमन को आसान बनाया है। जल मार्ग विकास परियोजना के अंतर्गत @WorldBankIndia की आर्थिक व तकनिकी सहायता से निर्मित इस लॉक की क्या है विशेषता….जानने के लिए देखें 👉 youtu.be/XvIsWvEVdXs

Ongoing maintenance dredging work at Thevara site in Champakkara Canal in National Waterway-3, using departmental dredger AD Manimala to ensure smooth navigation along the channel in Kerala. @PIBTvpm @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @Shantanu_bjp @iprdkerala