The government has taken up river transport projects on priority. The Ministry of Shipping has identified 106 National Waterways with a total length of 2,027 kms. Out of these 37 stretches have been earmarked to be developed in the next 3 to 4 years. 8 priority stretches, which have high potential and are financially viable have been identified and work on these have started. Tendering process for some of these have already started. Read more details in this TOI report.....
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