| What method is used to carry out dredging in NW2? | carried out with departmental dredgers | To maintain this LAD bandals were erected and dredging was carried out at various locations during 2018-19. The dredging is carried out with departmental dredgers. Presently, 2 Cutter Suction Dredgers (CSDs) and 2 Hydraulic Surface Dredgers (HSDs) are deployed in NW2. | 124 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.pdf | The dredging is carried out with departmental dredgers. | 22 | page=22,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol for Inland Water Transport? | inland vessels of one country can transit through the specified routes of the other country | Cargo carried on Indo -Bangladesh Waterway Route 17. Movement of cargo along India Bangladesh route of National Waterways I by Indian registered vessels have shown growth of 9.82% in year 2019-20 over that in 2018-19. The cargo moved over this route has increased to 3459539 tonnes in 2019-20 against 3150000 tonnes in 2018- 18. The graph below depicts trend in cargo movement on India-Bangladesh route (National Waterway-I) during the years 2014-15 to 2019-20. 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. | 612 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.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. |
| What technology is used to ensure safe navigation of vessels with electronic charts? | Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) | fairway. To maintain this LAD bandals were erected and dredging was carried out at various locations during 2018-19. The dredging is carried out with departmental dredgers. Presently, 2 Cutter Suction Dredgers (CSDs) and 2 Hydraulic Surface Dredgers (HSDs) are deployed in NW2. (ii) Aids to navigation: The entire channel has been marked with day navigation marks. Night navigation facilities comprising of solar operated lights on beacon have also been provided and maintained between Dhubri and Silghat (440km). Silghat is the last Port of Call on the Protocol route connecting Assam with Kolkata/ Haldia through waterways of Bangladesh. Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) stations are provided at four locations viz. Dhubri, Jogighopa, Biswanthghat and Dibrugarh for safe navigation of vessels with electronic charts. | 640 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.pdf | Silghat is the last Port of Call on the Protocol route connecting Assam with Kolkata/ Haldia through waterways of Bangladesh. Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) stations are provided at four locations viz. |
| What was the goal of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Water Transport Board? | to coordinate the efforts of the participating Governments in developing water transport on the Ganga and Brahmaputra Systems | 2. Before 1950, there was no proper institutional set up for the development of IWT. A beginning was made during the First Plan when the Ganga-Brahmaputra Water Transport Board was set up as a Joint Venture of the Central Government and State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam. Its objective was to coordinate the efforts of the participating Governments in developing water transport on the Ganga and Brahmaputra Systems. Subsequently, the Government of India established the Inland Water Transport Directorate in the then Ministry of Shipping and Transport in 1965. In March, 1967, the Ganga-Brahmaputra Water Transport Board was merged with the IWT Directorate. Also, Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd. (CIWTC) was set up at Kolkata in 1967 after taking over the assets and liabilities of the erstwhile River Steam Navigation Company Ltd. 3. | 321 | definition | 1.000 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.pdf | Its objective was to coordinate the efforts of the participating Governments in developing water transport on the Ganga and Brahmaputra Systems. |
| What was the purpose of setting up 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%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.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. | 7 | page=7,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is Silghat? | the last Port of Call on the Protocol route connecting Assam with Kolkata/ Haldia through waterways of Bangladesh | Night navigation facilities comprising of solar operated lights on beacon have also been provided and maintained between Dhubri and Silghat (440km). Silghat is the last Port of Call on the Protocol route connecting Assam with Kolkata/ Haldia through waterways of Bangladesh. Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) stations are provided at four locations viz. | 160 | definition | 0.980 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.pdf | Silghat is the last Port of Call on the Protocol route connecting Assam with Kolkata/ Haldia through waterways of Bangladesh. | 22 | page=22,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What development contributed to the rise 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%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.pdf | With an increase in rail network new centers of economic activity away from waterways developed. | 10 | page=10,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
| What event significantly changed the course of water transport in India? | 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%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.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 one potential advantage of Inland Water Transport in India? | to supplement the overburdened Railways and congested Roadways | 10. A major boost to IWT Sector has been provided by the Government through enactment of the National Waterways Act, 2016 (No. 17 of 2016) dated 26th March 2016 which came into force w.e.f. 12th April 2016. This Act repealed previous Acts of existing five National Waterways No. 1,2,3,4 & 5 and further included new 106 Inland Waterways thus totalling 111 nos. waterways declared as National Waterways which cover a total length of 20,162.5 kms spread across 24 States in the country. National Waterways of India are well in line to become the lifeline of the country. Inland Water Transport (IWT) has a potential to supplement the overburdened Railways and congested Roadways. In addition to cargo movement, National Waterways may provide a convenient function in related activities such as carriage of vehicles (in Roll-on-Roll-off mode of cross-ferry) and Tourism including stay and entertainment. | 614 | relationship | 0.970 | https://shipmin.gov.in/sites/default/files/IWT%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.pdf | Inland Water Transport (IWT) has a potential to supplement the overburdened Railways and congested Roadways. | 14 |
| What led to the decline of inland water transport's dominance in India? | 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%202019-20%20Final%20Publication.pdf | By that time extension of East Indian Railways had begun to make itself felt. | 10 | page=10,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |