| What is the main duty of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation | and Inland Vessels (Central Database) Rule, 2024 have been notified recently. III. INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA 7. Inland Waterways Authority of India was set up on 27th October 1986, under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. | 266 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | Inland Waterways Authority of India was set up on 27th October 1986, under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, is entrusted with the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. | 9 | page=9,block=12 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade between India and Bangladesh? | facilitating movement of inland cargo vessels of one country on designated routes of other country for transit & trade of goods through inland waterways | Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport A Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T) between India and Bangladesh has been in existence since 1972 facilitating movement of inland cargo vessels of one country on designated routes of other country for transit & trade of goods through inland waterways. For making the Protocol more effective, many landmark decisions were taken in the last two (19th and 20th) Standing Committee Meeting on PIWT&T and Secretary Shipping Level Talks held in New Delhi and Dhaka. These decisions are given effect with the signing of 2nd addendum under PIWT&T. New Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBP 9 and 10) Sonamura to Daudkandi, six new Ports of Call and two Extended Ports of Call have introduced. | 166 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport A Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T) between India and Bangladesh has been in existence since 1972 facilitating movement of inland cargo vessels of one country on designated routes of other country for transit & trade of goods through inland waterways. |
| What principles is JMVP-II (Arth Ganga) based on? | the principles of sustainable development model | 227. Cr. III. JMVP-II (Arth Ganga): JMVP-II (Arth Ganga) is developed on an approach based on the principles of sustainable development model to energize economic activities. This is proposed to have an impact on overall ecosystem along the riverbanks. The interventions under JMVP-II (Arth Ganga) will provide logistics solutions for small farmers, fishery units, unorganized farm | 94 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | JMVP-II (Arth Ganga): JMVP-II (Arth Ganga) is developed on an approach based on the principles of sustainable development model to energize economic activities. | 39 | page=39,block=23 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are entire cargo discharging? | carried out inside the the port of Kolkata and Haldia | The entire cargo discharging are carried out inside the the port of Kolkata and Haldia. Infrastructure Facilities Available on State Waterways (As on 31-3-2025) Sl. | 33 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | The entire cargo discharging are carried out inside the the port of Kolkata and Haldia. | 18 | page=18,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does Table 1.1 provide information about? | Navigable Waterways in India during 2024-25 | SI No. Tables Page No. 1 Table 1.1 : Navigable Waterways in India during 2024-25 6-9 2 Table 1.2 : Infrastructure Facilities Available on State Waterways (As on 31.03.2025) 10-18 3 Table 2.1 : Cargo Movement on Waterways during 2022-23, 2023-24 & 2024-25 56 4 Table 2.2 : Details of Cargo Moved on National Waterways during 2024-25 57-84 5 Table 2.3 : Infrastructure Facilities Available on National Waterways (As on 31.03.2025) 85-88 6 Table 3.1 : Number of IWT Vessels with valid Certificate of Survey - By Type from 2023 to 2025 | 37 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | 1 Table 1.1 : Navigable Waterways in India during 2024-25 6-9 2 Table 1.2 : Infrastructure Facilities Available on State Waterways (As on 31.03.2025) 10-18 3 Table 2.1 : Cargo Movement on Waterways during 2022-23, 2023-24 & 2024-25 56 4 Table 2.2 : Details of Cargo Moved on National Waterways during 2024-25 57-84 5 Table 2.3 : Infrastructure Facilities Available on National Waterways (As on 31.03.2025) 85-88 6 Table 3.1 : Number of IWT Vessels with valid Certificate of Survey - By Type from 2023 to 2025 | 6 |
| What connectivity does the development of NW-2 enable? | waterway connectivity of NER with Kolkata/Haldia Ports via IBP Route | A navigable fairway of 45-meter width and 2.50 meter Least Available Depth (LAD) from Dhubri to Neamati (629km) and 2.00 meter LAD from Neamati to Dibrugarh (139 Km) and 1.50 meter from Dibrugarh to Oriumghat/Sadiya (123km) is being maintained with day and night navigational aids and terminals at strategic locations. The development of NW-2 enables waterway connectivity of NER with Kolkata/Haldia Ports via IBP Route. iii. Status on permanent nature activities during 2024-25: (a) Terminal at Jogighopa M/s National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) has been entrusted with the construction work on deposit work basis. NHIDCL has awarded the work on 06.10.2021 to M/s DVP Infra Project Pvt. Ltd. Agreement signed on 28.12. Project completed and inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on 18th February 2025. | 351 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | The development of NW-2 enables waterway connectivity of NER with Kolkata/Haldia Ports via IBP Route. | 46 | page=46,block=2 |
| What event significantly changed the course of water transport in India during the 19th century? | The advent of railways and extension of its network | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. Bulk of traffic was, however, carried in country boats plying from Delhi and Nepal border to Assam. At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water-transport in India. To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarity between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 474 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water-transport in India. |
| What is the reason for shifting the berthing pontoon downstream by about 1 km at Silghat? | the original terminal land has been eroded | To be completed by Aug 2025 (iv) Tezpur 1000 One Community floating Jetty for tourist / ferry berthing (v) Silghat 1000 Two temporary floating jetty for tourist vessel berthing Pontoon (L-35 x B-8) Open storage facility available The berthing pontoon is shifted D/s (about 1 km) as the original terminal land has been eroded (vi) Biswanath 1000 One Community floating Jetty for tourist vessel berthing Pontoon (L-35 x B-8) Open storage facility available DGPS station is commissioned. | 282 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | To be completed by Aug 2025 (iv) Tezpur 1000 One Community floating Jetty for tourist / ferry berthing (v) Silghat 1000 Two temporary floating jetty for tourist vessel berthing Pontoon (L-35 x B-8) Open storage facility available The berthing pontoon is shifted D/s (about 1 km) as the original terminal land has been eroded (vi) Biswanath 1000 One Community floating Jetty for tourist vessel berthing Pontoon (L-35 x B-8) Open storage facility available DGPS station is commissioned. | 95 |
| What was the initial relationship between river traffic and the construction of main railway lines? | the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways | In the 19th century navigation by power crafts and country boats played a dominant role in development of trade and commerce along river banks and catchment areas of the navigable river and canal system. Bulk of traffic was, however, carried in country boats plying from Delhi and Nepal border to Assam. At its peak in 1876-77 country boat traffic registered at Calcutta were about 180,000 cargo boats, at Hooghly 124,000 cargo boats, and at Patna about 62,000 cargo boats. The advent of railways and extension of its network marked a turning point for water-transport in India. To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. This complementarity between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 662 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | To start with, construction of main railway lines gave a spurt to river traffic as the two modes supplemented each other, with waterways providing feeder service to railways. |
| What are some features of Inland Water Transport in India? | an economic, energy efficient, employment intensive and almost pollutant free mode of transport service | Inland Water Transport: An Overview I. INTRODUCTION India is endowed with a variety of navigable waterways comprising river systems, canals, back waters, creeks, and tidal inlets. navigation by mechanized crafts is possible only over a limited length covering about half of the reported navigable waterways. Inland Water Transport (IWT) is functionally important in regions covered by the Brahmaputra in the North East and the Ganga in North and Eastern parts of the country; in the deltas of the rivers of Krishna and Godavari, Kerala and Goa where IWT offers natural advantages. IWT has an important role to play in many parts of the country since it offers an economic, energy efficient, employment intensive and almost pollutant free mode of transport service. | 660 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/Statistics%20of%20Inland%20Water%20Transport%202024-25.pdf | IWT has an important role to play in many parts of the country since it offers an economic, energy efficient, employment intensive and almost pollutant free mode of transport service. | 7 |