Inland Waterways Transport Terminal

On 4^th July 2023, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways laid the foundation stone of the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) terminal.

The key points are:

Aim: The terminal aims to rejuvenate inland waterways transportation in the region for both cargo and passenger movement.
Location: It is located on the bank of the River Brahmaputra (National Waterways 2) in Dibrugarh, Assam.
The completion of the terminal is scheduled for February 2024.
It is expected to contribute to the growth of trade and commerce.
Catalyst for Development The terminal is seen as a catalyst for the development and progress of upper Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland.
It is part of the vision set by Prime Minister to enable waterways transportation as a transformational factor.
The development of the terminal acknowledges the potential of the Brahmaputra River and aims to utilize it efficiently while considering ecological and economic factors.