IWAI Inaugurates Regional Office in Srinagar to Boost Inland Water Transport in J&K
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of new regional office of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in Srinagar |
| Authority | Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Location | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Purpose | Enhance Inland Water Transport (IWT) and promote eco-tourism in Jammu & Kashmir |
| Key Partnership | IWAI and Government of Jammu & Kashmir |
| National Waterways (NW) | Chenab (NW-26), Jhelum (NW-49), Ravi (NW-84) |
| Infrastructure Plans | - Floating jetties at 10 locations<br>- Fairway development through dredging<br>- Night navigation aids<br>- Hydrographic surveys |
| MoU Signed | Between IWAI and J&K Government for joint development of river navigation infrastructure |
| Objectives | - Develop navigation infrastructure<br>- Promote eco-tourism and local employment<br>- Improve intra-state and regional water transport connectivity |
| Significance | - Enhances connectivity in challenging regions<br>- Promotes sustainable transport<br>- Generates employment and business opportunities<br>- Aligns with national goals of using rivers for transport |