| What is the classification of a barge with an auxiliary engine but no means of mechanical propulsion? | dumb, pushed or pushed-towed barges | Craft having a minimum carrying capacity of 20 tonnes designed for the carriage of goods by inland waterways. IWT craft designed for being towed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. The fact that a dumb barge is fitted with an auxiliary engine does not change its nature. Dumb barge intended for the bulk transport of liquids or gases. Tankers for the transport in bulk of powdered products such as cement, flour, plaster, etc. are to be excluded, and to be counted among dumb barges. IWT craft having its own means of mechanical propulsion, dumb barges, pushed barges and pushed- towed barges with only an auxiliary engine should be regarded as dumb, pushed or pushed-towed barges as the case may be. The fact that a self propelled barge can be used for towing does not change its nature. Self propelled barge intended for the bulk transport of liquids or gases. | 664 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202016-17_compressed_0.pdf | IWT craft having its own means of mechanical propulsion, dumb barges, pushed barges and pushed- towed barges with only an auxiliary engine should be regarded as dumb, pushed or pushed-towed barges as the case may be. | 93 | page=93,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main function of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | regulation and development of Inland Waterways for the purpose of inland shipping and navigation | 5. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), 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. | 157 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202016-17_compressed_0.pdf | The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), 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. | 7 | page=7,block=23 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the Inland Waterways Authority of India? | development, maintenance and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation in the country | In pursuance of the recommendations of the National Transport Policy Committee (NTPC), the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up on October 27, 1986 by an Act of Parliament in 1985 for development, maintenance and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation in the country. Three basic IWT related infrastructure for development of waterways are: | 201 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202016-17_compressed_0.pdf | In pursuance of the recommendations of the National Transport Policy Committee (NTPC), the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was set up on October 27, 1986 by an Act of Parliament in 1985 for development, maintenance and regulation of National Waterways for shipping and navigation in the country. | 6 | page=6,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What kind of waterways are classified under Category-II? | Those waterways which are in the coastal regions and have some tidal stretches | ix (A) Category – I: Eight Waterways which are considered to be the most viable and can be taken up for development in Phase-I. 1. River Barak (NW-16), 2. River Gandak (NW-37), 3. Sunderbans (Protocol Route) Waterways (NW -97), 3 NWs of Goa: 4. Cumberjua River (NW-27), 5. Mandovi River (NW-68), 6. Zuari River (NW-111), 7. Alappuzha – Kottayam –Athirampuzha Canal (NW -9) and 8. Rupnarayan River (West Bengal) (NW -86) Accordingly, consultancy assignments for preparing EPC tender documents contract and environmental studies for these waterways are being undertaken in phased manner. Fairway development works in river Barak has been awarded. (B) Category – II: Forty six (46) NWs - Those waterways which are in the coastal regions and have some tidal stretches are being considered for development in this category. | 685 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202016-17_compressed_0.pdf | (B) Category – II: Forty six (46) NWs - Those waterways which are in the coastal regions and have some tidal stretches are being considered for development in this category. | 14 |
| What do the figures in brackets represent? | Figure within brackets indicate percentage to the total | National Waterway No. III 10. (15.5) 8. (10.1) 10. (10.7) 10. (12.7) 116 (0.6) 92 (0.4) 105 (0.4) 109 (0.4) Total NWs 68. (100.0) 83. (100.0) 98. (100.0) 81. (100.0) 19222 (100.0) 23236 (100.0) 27605 (100.0) 25210 (100.0) Source: Inland Waterways Authority of India for National Waterways. Cargo handled in Kolkata-Bangladesh-Kolkata route is included in the traffic on National Waterway No. I. The route is a link between NW-I & NW-II through Bangladesh. Note : Figure within brackets indicate percentage to the total 26. The details of the commodity composition of the cargo moved on the National Waterways I, II and III taken together are given in Table 7. It may be seen there from that the cargo movement of building material and fertiliser has shown significant increase while food items & Coal have shown sharp decrease in volume terms on the National Waterways in 2016- 2017. | 463 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202016-17_compressed_0.pdf | Note : Figure within brackets indicate percentage to the total 26. | 21 | page=21,block=36 | 0.700 |
| What does not change the nature of a self-propelled barge? | The fact that a self propelled barge can be used for towing | Craft having a minimum carrying capacity of 20 tonnes designed for the carriage of goods by inland waterways. IWT craft designed for being towed and not having its own means of mechanical propulsion. The fact that a dumb barge is fitted with an auxiliary engine does not change its nature. Dumb barge intended for the bulk transport of liquids or gases. Tankers for the transport in bulk of powdered products such as cement, flour, plaster, etc. are to be excluded, and to be counted among dumb barges. IWT craft having its own means of mechanical propulsion, dumb barges, pushed barges and pushed- towed barges with only an auxiliary engine should be regarded as dumb, pushed or pushed-towed barges as the case may be. The fact that a self propelled barge can be used for towing does not change its nature. Self propelled barge intended for the bulk transport of liquids or gases. | 720 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202016-17_compressed_0.pdf | IWT craft having its own means of mechanical propulsion, dumb barges, pushed barges and pushed- towed barges with only an auxiliary engine should be regarded as dumb, pushed or pushed-towed barges as the case may be. The fact that a self propelled barge can be used for towing does not change its nature. |
| What does the Kolkata-Bangladesh-Kolkata route serve as a connection between? | a link between NW-I & NW-II through Bangladesh | National Waterway No. III 10. (15.5) 8. (10.1) 10. (10.7) 10. (12.7) 116 (0.6) 92 (0.4) 105 (0.4) 109 (0.4) Total NWs 68. (100.0) 83. (100.0) 98. (100.0) 81. (100.0) 19222 (100.0) 23236 (100.0) 27605 (100.0) 25210 (100.0) Source: Inland Waterways Authority of India for National Waterways. Cargo handled in Kolkata-Bangladesh-Kolkata route is included in the traffic on National Waterway No. I. The route is a link between NW-I & NW-II through Bangladesh. Note : Figure within brackets indicate percentage to the total 26. The details of the commodity composition of the cargo moved on the National Waterways I, II and III taken together are given in Table 7. It may be seen there from that the cargo movement of building material and fertiliser has shown significant increase while food items & Coal have shown sharp decrease in volume terms on the National Waterways in 2016- 2017. | 408 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202016-17_compressed_0.pdf | The route is a link between NW-I & NW-II through Bangladesh. | 21 | page=21,block=36 |
| What event marked a significant change for 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 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%202016-17_compressed_0.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 development 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%202016-17_compressed_0.pdf | With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. | 9 | page=9,block=10 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the relationship between river traffic and the construction of main railway lines initially? | 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 complementarily between IWT and railways was, however, short-lived. The decline of navigation started by about 1860. | 663 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202016-17_compressed_0.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. |