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India is placing strong emphasis on multi‑modal connectivity and green mobility; To ensure seamless transportation, ports, river waterways, highways, and airports are all being interconnected.

Singur, West Bengal

18.01.2026

About Department

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) came into existence on 27th October 1986 for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. The Authority primarily undertakes projects for development and maintenance of IWT infrastructure on national waterways through grant received from Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways.
Shri Sarabananda Sonowal

Shri Sarabananda Sonowal

HON’BLE MINISTER

Shri Shantanu Thakur

Shri Shantanu Thakur

HON’BLE MINISTER OF STATE

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