With reference to the international shipment via National Waterway-2, consider the following statements: 1. The DLB Patkai was the first international cargo vessel to leave eastern Assam since 1947. 2. The vessel traveled a distance of 2,300 km to reach Narayanganj, Dhaka. 3. The shipment consisted of 540 metric tonnes of methanol from Assam Petrochemicals Limited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

First international shipment since 1947 tests Brahmaputra’s commercial viability for overseas markets

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims· 6 October 2026

Inland Waterways and logistics efficiency: a key GS3 topic on regional connectivity and economic integration.

Why in news

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the DLB Patkai, the first international cargo vessel to leave eastern Assam since 1947, testing the Brahmaputra's commercial viability.

Background

The vessel DLB Patkai carried 540 metric tonnes of methanol from Assam Petrochemicals Limited. It traveled 1,300 km from eastern Assam to Narayanganj, Dhaka, via National Waterway-2.

Facts for Prelims

FactDLB Patkai: First international cargo vessel from eastern Assam since 1947
PlaceNational Waterway-2: Route connecting eastern Assam to Narayanganj, Dhaka
FactCargo: 540 metric tonnes of methanol from Assam Petrochemicals Limited
FactDistance: 1,300 km voyage for the international shipment

Prelims practice question

With reference to the international shipment via National Waterway-2, consider the following statements:

The DLB Patkai was the first international cargo vessel to leave eastern Assam since 1947.
The vessel traveled a distance of 2,300 km to reach Narayanganj, Dhaka.
The shipment consisted of 540 metric tonnes of methanol from Assam Petrochemicals Limited.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states the voyage was 1,300 km.

For Mains

Q. Examine how the development of inland waterways can enhance regional connectivity and economic integration in Northeast India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Logistical efficiency: Reducing transit time and costs compared to road and rail transport
Regional integration: Strengthening trade corridors between Northeast India and Bangladesh
Infrastructure bottlenecks: Need for dredging and multi-modal connectivity to sustain high-volume cargo

Keywords: Inland Waterways · Regional Connectivity · Logistics Efficiency · Multimodal Transport · Economic Integration

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