Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Development Of Waterways In The Country
Based on the outcome of techno-economic feasibility and Detailed Project Reports  of the NWs completed, action plan has been formulated for 26 NWs which have been found viable for cargo/passenger movement. The list of the 26 NWs with their status  is at Annex-1. Development activities have been initiated in the first 13 NWs out of these 26 NWs. Details and status of waterways of Karnataka undertaken for development is at Annex-2.
The details of targets set and expected expenditure involved for completion of waterways projects are at Annex-3.
Under National Perspective Plan  prepared in year 1980 for inter-basin water transfer, National Water Development Agency , Ministry of Jal Shakti has identified 30 links  for preparation of Feasibility Reports  under Inter-linking of Rivers Project. Detailed Project Reports  of 8 link projects, FRs of 24 links and Pre Feasibility Reports  of all the 30 links have been completed.
Ken-Betwa link is the first link under NPP that is ready for implementation. A tripartite agreement has been signed amongst states of MP and UP and Central Govt, for the implementation of Ken-Betwa Link project in March, 2021 in the august presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Govt. of India has approved the implementation of Ken-Betwa Link Project with an estimated cost of Rs. 44605 Cr at year 2020-21 price level and central support of Rs. 39317 Cr. [90: 10  ] through a Special Purpose Vehicle viz; Ken Betwa Link Project Authority. A Gazette notification for the same has been issued by Ministry of Jal Shakti on 11.2.2022. The implementation of the link has been initiated. The funding pattern as approved by Govt. of India for Ken-Betwa Link project is applicable to Ken-Betwa Link project only.
The funding pattern and sanction of funds for any ILR project is decided on case to case basis at the time / stage of their implementation.
Annex-1
LIST OF 26 NATIONAL WATERWAYS FOUND FEASIBLE FOR CARGO / PASSENGER MOVEMENT
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National Waterway
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Details of Waterways
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STATES
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Status
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1
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National Waterway 1
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Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System 
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Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal
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Development taken up with Assistance from World Bank Jal Marg Vikas Project
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2
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National Waterway 2
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Brahmaputra River 
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Assam
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Development taken up as per approved SFC for FY 2020-21 to 2024-25
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3
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National Waterway 16
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Barak River
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Assam
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4
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National Waterway 3
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West Coast Canal , Champakara and Udyogmandal Canals
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Kerala
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Mostly Operational Waterways and development and maintenance work taken up.
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5
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National Waterway 4
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Krishna River 
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Andhra Pradesh
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6
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National Waterway 5
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Dhamra-Paradio via Mangalagadi to Pankopal
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Odisha
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7
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National Waterway 8
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Alappuzha- Changanassery Canal
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Kerala
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8
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National Waterway 9
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Alappuzha - Kottayam – Athirampuzha Canal
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Kerala 
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9
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National Waterway 27
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Cumberjua River
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Goa
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10
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National Waterway 68
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Mandovi River
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Goa
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11
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National Waterway 86
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Rupnarayan River
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West Bengal
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12
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National Waterway 97
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Sunderbans Waterway
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West Bengal
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13
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National Waterway 111
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Zuari River
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Goa
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14
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National Waterway 10
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Amba River
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Maharashtra
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Development proposal at appraisal stage.
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15
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National Waterway 40
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Ghagra River
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Bihar
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16
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National Waterway 44
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Ichamati River
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West Bengal
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17
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National Waterway 52
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Kali River
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Karnataka
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18
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National Waterway 57
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Kopili River
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Assam
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19
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National Waterway 25
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Chapora River
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Goa
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20
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National Waterway 37
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Gandak River
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Bihar
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21
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National Waterway 28
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Dabhol Creek Vasisti River
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Maharashtra
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22
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National Waterway 73
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Narmada River
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Maharashtra & Gujarat
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23
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National Waterway 85
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Revadanda Creek - Kundalika River System
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Maharashtra
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24
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National Waterway 94
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Sone River
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Bihar
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25
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National Waterway 100
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Tapi River
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Maharashtra & Gujarat
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26
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National Waterway 31
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Dhansiri River
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Assam
Annex-2
Details and status of waterways of Karnataka undertaken for development:
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PROJECT
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Cost 
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Integrated Development of Tadadi-Aghanshini Waterway in Kumta Taluka of Uttar Kannada District
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20
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2.
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Development of waterways on Gurupur  in Mangalore Taluka of Karnataka
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29.62
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Development of waterways from Hangarkatte to Manipal in Udupi Taluka of Karnataka
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25
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Development of waterways from Almatti to Bagalkot in Karnataka
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12.2
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Development of waterways on Kali river  in Karwar Taluka of Karnataka 
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14.46
Out of above, in-principal approval for funding under Sagarmala Scheme has been conveyed by the Ministry for projects at Sl. No. 1, 2 & 4 above. W.r.t Sl. No. 5, an amount of Rs. 2.70 Cr. has been released by IWAI to Govt. of Karnataka in 2021.
Annex.-3
The details of targets set and expected expenditure involved for completion of waterways projects:
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Project
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Cost 
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Completion
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National Waterway-1 
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Rs. 3887.81
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Dec, 2023
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Rs. 746.00
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Dec, 2023
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National Waterway-2 
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Rs. 461.00
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Mar, 202 5
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National Waterway-16 
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Rs. 145.00
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Mar, 2025
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.