New Delhi, 23 January 2026: The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded in Kochi, Kerala, with approvals for over ₹1,500 crore projects aimed at promoting green mobility, cargo movement, and river tourism across India. Chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal,…
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IWDC 3.0 Charts Green Growth for India’s Inland Waterways
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) will hold its third annual meeting on January 23, 2026, in Kochi, Kerala, to showcase achievements in India’s inland water transport (IWT) sector and outline a roadmap for future expansion. The day-long session will be chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,…
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Revamped Inland Waterways to Power Northeast Growth: Sonowal
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said modernised inland waterways are unlocking new trade corridors for the Northeast, reducing logistics costs and expanding petroleum exports from Assam to Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Speaking at the North East Oil & Gas Conclave 2025, he underlined waterways’ role…