Inland Water Transport Revival: A New Dawn for Assam's Riverine Trade
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the first cargo trial on National Waterway-57 in Assam, marking the revival of riverine freight transport after a decade. The trial, which ran from Kamrup to South Salmara-Mankachar, underscores efforts to establish a sustainable inland water transport system in the state.
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In a significant move, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first cargo trial on National Waterway-57 along Assam's Kopili River. This marks the revival of intra-state freight transport after more than ten years.
The trial run covered a distance from Kamrup's Govardhan bridge to Hatsingimari in South Salmara-Mankachar district, with the vessel MV VV Giri carrying 300 tons of cement.
This initiative is part of a broader plan under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to rejuvenate inland waterways, reducing road congestion and emissions, and supporting economic, efficient, and environmentally friendly transport systems.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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