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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre to invest additional Rs 1,000 cr in inland waterways projects in Assam, Northeast in 2026: Union Minister
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Union Minister of Ports , Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal , reviewed the ongoing projects in Assam and the Northeast with the senior officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), theInland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Public Work Department (PWD), Indian Port Rail and Ropeway CorporationLimited (IPRCL) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).The minister underscored the need to complete the projects on time in line with the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat 'Northeast is the topmost priority for PM Narendra Modi ji, our work in the region must sync with the vision of Viksit Bharat,' asserted Sarbananda Sonowal at the said, 'As per the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, we are developing robust waterway infrastructure in Assam and the Northeast with projects worth Rs 1,000 crore on the anvil, targeted for completion by 2026. In last two years, more than Rs 1,000 crore has been invested, with Rs 300 crore worth of projects already completed. Following my review of ongoing works in the region, we are on track to complete the remaining Rs 700 crore projects by the end of 2025. These efforts aim to boost cargo and passenger movement, improve last-mile connectivity, promote economic growth in the Northeast, and align with the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat through sustainable and inclusive transport solutions.'The Union Government is actively developing key infrastructure projects along NW2 (Brahmaputra) and NW16 (Barak), including the construction of passenger vessels of various capacities, terminal facilities, and capacity-building also reviewed progress on the proposed Inland Water Transport (IWT) project at Doyang Lake, and assessed thepotential of Noune and Shilloi Lakes in Nagaland for water sports and tourism. Feasibility studies for IWT development on the Tiawng and Chhimtuipui rivers in Mizoram, as well as on Umiam Lake and the Ummgot River (NW106) in Meghalaya, were also said, 'Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership, India is steadily moving towards the goal of Viksit Bharat. Assam and the Northeast are central to this progress, with inland waterways playing a vital role. Since 2014, the Modi government has revived this once neglected mode of transport, especially through the Brahmaputra (NW2) and Barak (NW16) rivers. Schemes like Jalvahak are encouraging businesses to adopt this economical, efficient, and eco friendly mode, reducing pressure on road and rail, and positioning Assam as a key driver in India's journey towards a self-reliant economy by 2047.'Reviewing multiple projects ranging from new infrastructure development for capacity enhancement on national waterways to scaling up with skill development initiatives for youth of Assam and the Northeast in the maritime sector, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasised the urgency and the need for optimum utilisation of further Sonowal said, 'Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the government isbuilding new avenues for the youth of Assam and the Northeast to participate in India's maritime growth. Through institutions like the Maritime Skill Development Centre in Guwahati and the Centre of Excellence for Inland Water Transport in Dibrugarh, we are training a future-ready workforce equipped for inland and global maritime opportunities. These efforts are part of a larger push to skill, empower and employ our youth in logistics, cargo handling, vessel operations and more—especially as we expand infrastructure on NW2 and NW16. The Northeast is not just a gateway to Southeast Asia, but a key contributor to India's journey towards becoming a global maritime leader and achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047."To further enhance cruise tourism and cargo handling capacity across National Waterways 2 (Brahmaputra) and 16 (Barak), over Rs 1,500 crores have been earmarked for key projects scheduled to be completed by 2027-28. These include construction of modern jetties equipped with onshore facilities at Silghat, Bishwanath Ghat, Neamati Ghat, and Guijan. Additionally, a new building for the Regional Office of the Mercantile Marine Department (MSDC), along with a guest house and office space for ITAT, will be constructed at Fancy Bazar in also noted progress on the proposed Water Metro services in Guwahati and Dhubri, with a Rs 315 crore investment and two electric catamarans being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. A Rs 100 crore cruise terminal in Guwahati and a Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) in Dibrugarh worth Rs 120 crore are also in the along Brahmaputra (NW2) includes five riverine lighthouses at key locations, fairway development between Pandu and Bogibeel with Rs 150 crore, and procurement of two cutter suction dredgers. The IWAI is implementing Rs 1,010 crore worth of projects across NW2 and NW16, including terminals at Bogibeel and Jogighopa, and a Rs 208 crore ship repair facility at Barak river (NW16), Sonowal reaffirmed that survey and dredging equipment, and floating terminals at Karimganj and Badarpur projects reflect the Modi Government's commitment to making the Northeast a hub of India's maritime ensure consistent navigability along the Brahmaputra, the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) has been entrusted with maintaining a minimum assured draft of 2.5 meters from the Bangladesh border to Pandu under NW-2 until 2026-27.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre to invest additional ₹1,000 cr for inland waterways in northeast by 2026, ET Infra
Advt Advt New Delhi: The government is developing robust waterway infrastructure in Assam and the northeast with projects worth ₹1,000 crore on the anvil, targeted for completion by 2026, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on the last two years, more than ₹1,000 crore has been invested, with ₹300 crore worth of projects already completed."Following my review of ongoing works in the region, we are on track to complete the remaining ₹700 crore projects by the end of 2025," said the minister, while reviewing the ongoing projects in Assam and the northeast with senior minister underscored the need to complete the projects on time in line with the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat."Northeast is the topmost priority for PM Narendra Modi ji, our work in the region must sync with the vision of Viksit Bharat," asserted Sonowal at the meeting."These efforts aim to boost cargo and passenger movement , improve last-mile connectivity, promote economic growth in the northeast, and align with the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat through sustainable and inclusive transport solutions," he Central government is actively developing key infrastructure projects along NW2 (Brahmaputra) and NW16 (Barak), including the construction of passenger vessels of various capacities, terminal facilities, and capacity-building also reviewed progress on the proposed Inland Water Transport (IWT) project at Doyang Lake, and assessed the potential of Noune and Shilloi Lakes in Nagaland for water sports and studies for IWT development on the Tiawng and Chhimtuipui rivers in Mizoram, as well as on Umiam Lake and the Ummgot River (NW106) in Meghalaya, were also reviewed."Since 2014, the Modi government has revived this once-neglected mode of transport, especially through the Brahmaputra (NW2) and Barak (NW16) rivers. Schemes like Jalvahak are encouraging businesses to adopt this economical, efficient, and eco-friendly mode, reducing pressure on road and rail, and positioning Assam as a key driver in India's journey towards a self-reliant economy by 2047," said the also noted progress on the proposed Water Metro services in Guwahati and Dhubri, with a ₹315 crore investment and two electric catamarans being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd.-IANSna/
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
'Projects worth Rs. 1,000 targeted for completion by 2026 in Assam,' says Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday, reviewed the ongoing projects in Assam and the Northeast with senior officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Public Works Department (PWD), Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The minister underscored the need to complete the projects on time in line with the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat. 'Northeast is the topmost priority for PM Narendra Modi, our work in the region must sync with the vision of Viksit Bharat,' Sarbananda Sonowal asserted at the meeting. Speaking after the meeting, the Union Minister said, 'As per the vision of PM Modi, we are developing robust waterway infrastructure in Assam and the Northeast with projects worth Rs. 1,000 crores on the anvil, targeted for completion by 2026. In last two years, more than Rs. 1,000 crores have been invested, with Rs. 300 crore worth of projects already completed.' 'Following my review of ongoing works in the region, we are on track to complete the remaining Rs. 700 crore projects by the end of 2025. These efforts aim to boost cargo and passenger movement, improve last-mile connectivity, promote economic growth in the Northeast, and align with the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat through sustainable and inclusive transport solutions.' he added The Union Government is actively developing key infrastructure projects along NW2 (Brahmaputra) and NW16 (Barak), including the construction of passenger vessels of various capacities, terminal facilities, and capacity-building initiatives. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also reviewed progress on the proposed Inland Water Transport (IWT) project at Doyang Lake, and assessed the potential of Noune and Shilloi Lakes in Nagaland for water sports and tourism. Feasibility studies for IWT development on the Tlawng and Chhimtuipui rivers in Mizoram, as well as on Umiam Lake and the Umngot River (NW106) in Meghalaya, were also reviewed. Speaking at the event, Union Minister Sonowal said, 'Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership, India is steadily moving towards the goal of Viksit Bharat. Assam and the Northeast are central to this progress, with inland waterways playing a vital role. Since 2014, the Modi government has revived this once-neglected mode of transport, especially through the Brahmaputra (NW2) and Barak (NW16) rivers. Schemes like Jalvahak are encouraging businesses to adopt this economical, efficient, and eco-friendly mode, reducing pressure on road and rail, and positioning Assam as a key driver in India's journey towards a self-reliant economy by 2047.' Reviewing multiple projects ranging from new infrastructure development for capacity enhancement on national waterways to scaling up with skill development initiatives for youth of Assam and the Northeast in the maritime sector, Sonowal emphasised the urgency and the need for optimum utilisation of funds. Adding further, the minister said, 'Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is building new avenues for the youth of Assam and the Northeast to participate in India's maritime growth. Through institutions like the Maritime Skill Development Centre in Guwahati and the Centre of Excellence for Inland Water Transport in Dibrugarh, we are training a future-ready workforce equipped for inland and global maritime opportunities. These efforts are part of a larger push to skill, empower and employ our youth in logistics, cargo handling, vessel operations and more--especially as we expand infrastructure on NW2 and NW16. The Northeast is not just a gateway to Southeast Asia, but a key contributor to India's journey towards becoming a global maritime leader and achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047,' he added To further enhance cruise tourism and cargo handling capacity across National Waterways 2 (Brahmaputra) and 16 (Barak), over Rs. 1,500 crores have been earmarked for key projects scheduled to be completed by 2027-28. These include construction of modern jetties equipped with onshore facilities at Silghat, Biswanath Ghat, Neamati Ghat, and Guijan. Additionally, a new building for the Regional Office of the Mercantile Marine Department (MSDC), along with a guest house and office space for ITAT, will be constructed at Fancy Bazar in Guwahati. Sonowal also noted progress on the proposed Water Metro services in Guwahati and Dhubri, with a Rs. 315 crore investment and two electric catamarans being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. A Rs. 100 crore cruise terminal in Guwahati and a Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) in Dibrugarh worth Rs. 120 crores are also in the pipeline. Infrastructure along Brahmaputra (NW2) includes five riverine lighthouses at key locations, fairway development between Pandu and Bogibeel with Rs. 150 crores, and procurement of two cutter suction dredgers. The IWAI is implementing Rs. 1,010 crore worth of projects across NW2 and NW16, including terminals at Bogibeel and Jogighopa, and a Rs. 208 crore ship repair facility at Pandu. On Barak River (NW16), Sonowal reaffirmed that survey and dredging equipment, and floating terminals at Karimganj and Badarpur projects reflect the Modi Government's commitment to making the Northeast a hub of India's maritime future. To ensure consistent navigability along the Brahmaputra, the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) has been entrusted with maintaining a minimum assured draft of 2.5 meter from the Bangladesh border to Pandu under NW-2 until 2026-27. For this effort, an additional Rs. 191 crores have been sanctioned. These measures are a part of the Union Government's broader initiative to integrate Northeast India into the country's maritime growth trajectory, aligning with the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The review meeting was attended by senior officials from the MoPSW, the IWAI, the CSL and IPRCL among others. (ANI)
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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Northeast Waterways to get boost from ₹1K cr investment: Sarbananda Sonowal
More than Rs 1,000 crore has been invested in the waterways in the Northeast in the last two years, while another Rs 1,000 crore will be pumped in to boost the sector, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. He said efforts were underway to boost cargo and passenger movement, improve last-mile connectivity and promote economic growth in the region. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways was speaking after reviewing ongoing projects in Assam and other northeastern states with senior officials of the ministry, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Public Works Department (PWD), Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). "In the last two years, more than Rs 1,000 crore has been invested, with Rs 300 crore worth of projects already completed... We are on track to complete the remaining Rs 700 crore projects by the end of 2025," Sonowal said. Projects worth an additional Rs 1,000 crore are on the anvil, targeted for completion by 2026, he said. "These efforts aim to boost cargo and passenger movement, improve last-mile connectivity, promote economic growth in the Northeast, and align with the broader vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' through sustainable and inclusive transport solutions," he added. Sonowal said the Union government is actively developing key infrastructure projects along NW2 (Brahmaputra) and NW16 (Barak), including the construction of passenger vessels of various capacities, terminal facilities and capacity-building initiatives. He also reviewed progress on the proposed Inland Water Transport (IWT) project at Doyang Lake, and assessed the potential of Noune and Shilloi Lakes in Nagaland for water sports and tourism. Feasibility studies for IWT development on the Tiawng and Chhimtuipui rivers in Mizoram, as well as on Umiam Lake and the Ummgot River (NW106) in Meghalaya were also reviewed. Speaking at the review meet, Sonowal said, "Since 2014, the Modi government has revived the once-neglected mode of water transport, especially through the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers. Schemes such as Jalvahak are encouraging businesses to adopt this economical, efficient, and eco-friendly mode, reducing pressure on road and rail, and positioning Assam as a key driver in India's journey towards a self-reliant economy by 2047." Reviewing multiple projects ranging from new infrastructure development for capacity enhancement on national waterways to scaling up skill development initiatives for youth of the region in the maritime sector, the Union minister emphasised the urgency and the need for optimum utilisation of funds. To further enhance cruise tourism and cargo handling capacity across Brahmaputra and Barak rivers, over Rs 1,500 crore has been earmarked for key projects scheduled to be completed by 2027-28. These include the construction of modern jetties equipped with onshore facilities at Silghat, Bishwanath Ghat, Neamati Ghat, and Guijan. Additionally, a new building for the regional office of the Mercantile Marine Department will be constructed at Fancy Bazar in Guwahati. Sonowal also noted progress on the proposed water metro services in Guwahati and Dibrugarh, among others, with a Rs 315-crore investment and two electric catamarans being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. A Rs 100-crore cruise terminal in Guwahati and a Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) in Dibrugarh worth Rs 120 crore are also in the pipeline. On Barak River, Sonowal reaffirmed that survey and dredging equipment, and floating terminals at Karimganj and Badarpur projects reflect the government's commitment to making Northeast a hub of India's maritime future. To ensure consistent navigability along the Brahmaputra, the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) has been entrusted with maintaining a minimum assured draft of 2.5 metres from the India-Bangladesh border to Pandu under NW2 till 2026-27. For this effort, an additional Rs 191 crore has been sanctioned. These measures are a part of the government's broader initiative to integrate Northeast into the country's maritime growth trajectory, Sonowal added.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre to invest additional Rs 1,000 cr in Inland Waterways projects in Assam, Northeast
The Centre will invest an additional Rs 1,000 crore in Inland Waterways projects in Assam and the Northeast in 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. The Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Minister on Monday reviewed the ongoing projects in Assam and the Northeast with senior officials from the ministry, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Public Works Department (PWD), Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). Sonowal said the government has undertaken projects worth Rs 1,000 crore for NER in the last two years, with Rs 300 crore work completed, and works worth Rs 700 crore slated for completion by 2025. He also directed officials to hone talent from Assam and the Northeast with Advanced Maritime Skillsets to suit industry needs. The government is actively developing key infrastructure projects along NW2 (Brahmaputra) and NW16 (Barak), including the construction of passenger vessels of various capacities, terminal facilities, and capacity-building initiatives. Live Events The minister also reviewed progress on the proposed Inland Water Transport (IWT) project at Doyang Lake, and assessed the potential of Noune and Shilloi lakes in Nagaland for water sports and tourism. Feasibility studies for Inland Water Transport (IWT) development on the Tiawng and Chhimtuipui rivers in Mizoram, as well as on Umiam Lake and the Ummgot River (NW106) in Meghalaya, were also reviewed. On Barak River (NW16), Sonowal reaffirmed that survey and dredging equipment, and floating terminals at Karimganj and Badarpur projects reflect the central government's commitment to making the Northeast a hub of India's maritime future.
