10 locations identified for jetties
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will soon set up floating jetties at 10 locations along NW-26 River Chenab, NW-49 River Jhelum, NW-84 River Ravi in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to continue its National Waterways (NWs) development programme across the country.
It will also undertake development of navigational fairway by dredging wherever required, night navigational aids and regular hydrographic surveys for safe plying of vessels in these waterways https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
IWAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to develop river navigation infrastructure in the three NWs.
IWAI, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has set up its new office in Srinagar’s Transport Bhawan. The office space has been provided by J&K government https://www.globaltenders.com/. Functional from 13 May, the office will be central to all the IWT works being undertaken by the Authority in the region.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said IWAI has made several infrastructural interventions to develop waterways as a robust engine of growth http://shipmin.gov.in.
“With proactive steps like developing terminals and related infrastructure, IWAI is working towards utilizing the immense potential of rivers across the country,” said the Ministry of 13 May https://ted.europa.eu/en/.
“The partnership between IWAI and Jammu and Kashmir government is a significant step that promises to promote eco-tourism in the union territory while also stimulating local economy,” it added. fiinews.com
