| What does the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport allow regarding vessel transit? | inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country | Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport An Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol exist between India and Bangladesh under which inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. The existing protocol routes are (i) Kolkata-Pandu-Kolkata, (ii) Kolkata-Karimganj-Kolkata, (iii) Rajshahi-Dhulian-Rajshahi and (iv) Pandu-Karimganj-Pandu. For inter-country trade, four ports of call have been designated in each country. These are: Haldia, Kolkata, Pandu and Karimganj in India and Narayanganj, Khulna, Mongla and Sirajganj in Bangladesh. Under the protocol, 50:50; cargo sharing by India and Bangladesh vessels is permitted both for transit and inter country trade. | 150 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport An Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol exist between India and Bangladesh under which inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. | 16 | page=16,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the function of the Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol between India and Bangladesh? | inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country | Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport An Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol exist between India and Bangladesh under which inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. The existing protocol routes are (i) Kolkata-Pandu-Kolkata, (ii) Kolkata-Karimganj-Kolkata, (iii) Rajshahi-Dhulian-Rajshahi and (iv) Pandu-Karimganj-Pandu. For inter-country trade, four ports of call have been designated in each country. These are: Haldia, Kolkata, Pandu and Karimganj in India and Narayanganj, Khulna, Mongla and Sirajganj in Bangladesh. Under the protocol, 50:50; cargo sharing by India and Bangladesh vessels is permitted both for transit and inter country trade. | 150 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | Box: 3- Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport An Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol exist between India and Bangladesh under which inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country. | 16 |
| What is the main role of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | the regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation. | 5. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up 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. Its important functions are: (i) Conducting surveys and investigations and techno-economic feasibility for developing inland water transport mode; (ii) Development and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation by providing conservancy measures, river training works, setting up infrastructural facilities etc.; (iii) Other connected/subsidiary functions include regulation of traffic, coordination with other modes of transport for movement on the National Waterways maintenance of Pilot age etc; ii | 135 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up 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. Its important functions are: (i) Conducting surveys and investigations and techno-economic feasibility for developing inland water transport mode; (ii) Development and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation by providing conservancy measures, river training works, setting up infrastructural facilities etc.; (iii) Other connected/subsidiary |
| What measure is used to assess the inland water potential of a state? | Length of waterways alongwith its navigable length | (iv) To assist and advise central and State Government on matters relating to Inland Water Transport. NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS & INFRASTRUCTURE 6. Length of waterways alongwith its navigable length is an indicator of inland water potential of a state. Table 1 gives Total and Navigable length of Waterways reported across States/UTs. It is observed that the maximum length of waterways is in the State of Uttar Pradesh with 6444 kms followed by West Bengal with 4741 kms. the ratio of the navigable length to the total length of the river/canal better reflects the potential for IWT. iii | 142 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS & INFRASTRUCTURE 6. Length of waterways alongwith its navigable length is an indicator of inland water potential of a state. | 8 | page=8,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What restriction does the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol impose on vessels regarding intra-country traffic? | prohibits one country’s vessels carrying intra- country traffic of the other | While the protocol permits vessels of either country to carry Indo- Bangladesh trade cargo and prohibits one country’s vessels carrying intra- country traffic of the other, Bangladesh vessels are permitted to carry Indian domestic cargo transiting Bangladesh. Cargo carried on Indo -Bangladesh Waterway Route 13. Movement of cargo along India Bangladesh route of National Waterways I has shown steep growth of 44.5% in year 2009-10 compare to decline of 0.02% registered in 2008- 09. The cargo moved over this route has increased to 1359099 tonnes in 2009-10 against 940381 tonnes in 2008-09. The graph inserted below depicts trend in cargo movement on India-Bangladesh route National Waterway-I during the years 2004-05 to 2009-10. xi | 95 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | While the protocol permits vessels of either country to carry Indo- Bangladesh trade cargo and prohibits one country’s vessels carrying intra- country traffic of the other, Bangladesh vessels are permitted to carry Indian domestic cargo transiting Bangladesh. | 16 |
| What is Boulder? | the largest carried commodity with a share of 22% in all commodities carried by CIWTC | 75% of the cargo carried by CIWTC was mixed cargo. Boulder was the largest carried commodity with a share of 22% in all commodities carried by CIWTC. Waste oil, POL and Flyash had a mere share of around 1% each in total cargo. | 63 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | Boulder was the largest carried commodity with a share of 22% in all commodities carried by CIWTC. | 21 | page=21,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What development contributed to the decline of inland water transport's dominance? | extension of East Indian Railways | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. Gradually, IWT lost its superiority. Source: Chapter 15, Inland Water Transport, Report of the National Transport Policy Committee, Government of India, Planning Commission, May 1980 | 13 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. | 8 | page=8,block=11 | 0.700 | valid |
| What event signaled the decline of navigation 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 complementarily 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/IWT%202009-10.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 led to the creation of new economic centers away from waterways? | an increase in rail network | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. Gradually, IWT lost its superiority. Source: Chapter 15, Inland Water Transport, Report of the National Transport Policy Committee, Government of India, Planning Commission, May 1980 | 83 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. | 8 | page=8,block=11 | 0.700 | valid |
| How did the share of fertilizers, ore/mineral, and POL/POL products change between 2008-09 and 2009-10? | declined in 2009-10 over 2008-09 | the movement in Food items and chemicals has shown considerable decrease during this period. Share of Building materials has gone up from 35.8% in 2008-09 to 51.6% in 2009-10 from 1.8% to 7.5%. Share of fertilizers, Ore/Mineral and POL/POL products has declined in 2009-10 over 2008-09. The details of the commodities moved on the National Waterways may be seen from Table 7. x | 253 | summary | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202009-10.pdf | Share of fertilizers, Ore/Mineral and POL/POL products has declined in 2009-10 over 2008-09. | 15 | page=15,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |