In his interview with Sudheer Vathiyath and Shashidhar Nanjundaiah, K Mohandas, Secretary, Union Ministry of Shipping, highlights some of the initiatives from the government in port connectivity, including ro-ro services, inland waterways on PPP, and more.
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Tag: Inland Waterways
Jindal to set up largest IWT system
For creating and operating infrastructure for transportation of coal, required for NTPC's power plant at Farakka, West Bengal, through inland waterways, Jindal ITF and NTPC have entered into a strategic agreement.
River-sea navigation will have major activity next year
With seamless coastal-river navigation to State Maritime Boards on the anvil, Indian ports infrastructure, water navigation and allied hinterland industry should see a major leap.
River-sea navigation will have major activity next year
With seamless coastal-river navigation to State Maritime Boards on the anvil, Indian ports infrastructure, water navigation and allied hinterland industry should see a major leap.
Dredging policy: Out of the blue
Trade and commerce on the nation's vast waterways have been hampered by an archaic approach to dredging, as well as monopolistic practices and policies.
Analysis: Strategies, opportunities and challenges in MA 2020
Everyone is excited, as the government has brought forth an implementable plan of action for the first time. Now to frame regulations and policies around it.

