Inland Waterways Authority of India

Inland Waterways Authority of India NW-1 is the longest (1620 km) of the 111 National Waterways. The project would enable commercial navigation of vessels with capacity of 1500-2,000 tons.

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways which is responsible for the development and maintenance of national waterways in India. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is a statutory body set up in 1986 through the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 for regulation and development of inland waterways for

the purposes of shipping and navigation in the country. It primarily administers the provisions of the Act and frames the rules thereunder and is directly responsible for the regulation and development of national waterways. The mandate of IWAI is fast evolving from a regulator to a facilitator in development of waterways, improving navigation and enhancing transportation capacity on such waterways through Private participation. While the five National Waterways (NW-1 to NW-5) were declared between 1986-2008, additional 106 NWs were declared in 2016, under the National Waterways Act, 2016 in April 2016. The Government is developing NW-1 under the Jal Marg Vikas Project, with the technical and financial assistance of the World Bank at an estimated cost of Rs. 5369 crore.

Construction work of the gangway at IWAI’s Badarpur Terminal on -16 (Barak River) is progressing steadily to facilitate...
29/05/2026

Construction work of the gangway at IWAI’s Badarpur Terminal on -16 (Barak River) is progressing steadily to facilitate Inland Water Transport (IWT) operations in Assam.

The ongoing infrastructure development will strengthen connectivity and support efficient cargo movement through the waterway.



Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal Shantanu Thakur IWAI Assam PIB in Assam

Floating concrete pontoons for the upcoming floating terminals at Reasi and Akhnoor on River Chenab ( -26) have reached ...
29/05/2026

Floating concrete pontoons for the upcoming floating terminals at Reasi and Akhnoor on River Chenab ( -26) have reached the project sites, marking a key step towards development of river navigation infrastructure in . The pontoons are currently being offloaded at Reasi.

PMO India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal Shantanu Thakur Jammu & Kashmir Tourism PIB in Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh

29/05/2026

A barge owned by Kerala Backwater Navigation Company is transporting Liquid Ammonia Gas for FACT from Cochin Port to FACT through the Champakkara Canal on -3, highlighting the growing role of inland waterways in facilitating safe and green multimodal logistics in the region.

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Department of Commerce, GoI Kerala Government Press Information Bureau Kerala

India’s inland waterways sector is witnessing remarkable growth! The number of operational National Waterways has expand...
29/05/2026

India’s inland waterways sector is witnessing remarkable growth!

The number of operational National Waterways has expanded more than tenfold in 12 years, from 3 in FY 2013-14 to 32 in FY 2025-26, reflecting sustained efforts towards developing efficient, sustainable and cost-effective waterways infrastructure across the country.

The expansion is strengthening multimodal connectivity, boosting cargo movement and unlocking new economic opportunities through inland water transport.



PMO India MyGovIndia Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal Shantanu Thakur IWAI Assam Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India All India Radio News DDNewsLive NITI Aayog Department of Commerce, GoI Ministry of Tourism, Government of India Sagarmala

Growing a greener tomorrow, one sapling at a time 🌱IWAI Bhubaneswar Regional Office conducted plantation of saplings und...
27/05/2026

Growing a greener tomorrow, one sapling at a time 🌱

IWAI Bhubaneswar Regional Office conducted plantation of saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign at the office premises, reaffirming the commitment towards environmental sustainability and a cleaner future.



Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Paradip Port Authority

27/05/2026

Gliding through the tranquil backwaters of Kerala🌊

A glimpse of the houseboat journey between Kainakary and Alappuzha on National Waterway-9, where scenic beauty meets sustainable tourism. Experience the charm of like never before!

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Information and Public Relations Department, Kerala Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Kerala Tourism Press Information Bureau Kerala

Rooted in care, growing for the future 🌱IWAI Sribhumi (Karimganj) joined the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation drive, prom...
27/05/2026

Rooted in care, growing for the future 🌱

IWAI Sribhumi (Karimganj) joined the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation drive, promoting environmental responsibility and honouring the nurturing spirit of mothers through the gift of nature.



Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal Shantanu Thakur
PIB in Assam IWAI Assam

IWAI Guwahati officials conducted a survey for assistance in movement of construction material for the under-constructio...
27/05/2026

IWAI Guwahati officials conducted a survey for assistance in movement of construction material for the under-construction six-lane Kurua–Narengi Bridge over River Brahmaputra. It will support seamless infrastructure development and uninterrupted waterways operations on NW-2.

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways PIB in Assam IWAI Assam

Seamless industrial through !Barge Amla of KSINC is transporting Phosphoric Acid while barge CBL Ashtamudi of Cochin ...
27/05/2026

Seamless industrial through !

Barge Amla of KSINC is transporting Phosphoric Acid while barge CBL Ashtamudi of Cochin Bunkers is carrying Sulphuric Acid from Cochin Port to FACT Champakkara Division through the Champakkara Canal on -3 in .

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Kerala Government Press Information Bureau Kerala Department of Commerce, GoI

26/05/2026

Driving seamless long-haul through inland waterways! 🚢

The flotilla comprising Tug Trishul with barges Ajay and Dikhu, carrying 1500 MT of Star Cement cargo from Pandu to Patna, is set to transit through Bangladesh waterways after completion of Customs and Immigration procedures at Dhubri ICP in Assam.

This significant long-distance through showcases the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of riverine .

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal Shantanu Thakur India in Bangladesh (High Commission of India, Dhaka) Department of Commerce, GoI Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India IWAI Assam

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