IWDC puts Kerala in focus with major waterway projects
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) approved over ₹1,500 crore for Kerala's inland waterway projects to enhance river cruise jetties and navigation.
Background
The IWDC 3.0, chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, approved projects worth over ₹1,500 crore for Kerala. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is also conducting a feasibility study for urban water transport in 18 Indian cities, including Alappuzha and Kollam.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIWDC 3.0 approved projects worth over ₹1,500 crore for Kerala's inland waterways.
- BodyIWAI (Inland Waterways Authority of India) is conducting feasibility studies for urban water transport.
- PlaceAlappuzha and Kollam are among 18 cities being studied for urban water transport.
- PostSarbananda Sonowal is the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the potential of inland waterways in enhancing multimodal connectivity and promoting sustainable tourism in coastal states like Kerala.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics efficiency: Reducing freight costs and transit times compared to road/rail transport
- Tourism integration: Development of river cruise jetties to boost high-value eco-tourism
- Urban mobility: Potential of water transport to decongest traffic in densely populated coastal cities
Keywords: multimodal connectivity · inland waterways · sustainable tourism · logistics infrastructure · urban mobility
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