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देशात जलमार्गांना प्रोत्साहन देण्यासाठी योजना, महत्त्वाच्या 26 जलमार्गांमध्ये महाराष्ट्रातील चार जलमार्गांचा समावेश
नवी दिल्ली, 2 ऑगस्ट 2022
देशात जलवाहतुकीला प्रोत्साहन देण्यासाठी, राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग कायदा, 2016 अंतर्गत 24 राज्यांमधील 111 जलमार्गांना राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग म्हणून घोषित करण्यात आले आहे. या जलमार्गांच्या तांत्रिक-आर्थिक व्यवहार्यता आणि विस्तृत प्रकल्प अहवालाच्या निष्कर्षांच्या आधारे यापैकी 26 राष्ट्रीय जलमार्गांसाठी साठी भारतीय अन्तर्देशीय जलमार्ग प्राधिकरणाने कृती आराखडा तयार केला आहे जो मालवाहू/प्रवासी वाहतुकीसाठी व्यवहार्य आढळला आहे . यामध्ये महाराष्ट्रातील अंबा नदी , दाभोळ खाडी वसिष्ठी नदी आणि महाराष्ट्र आणि गुजरातला जोडणाऱ्या नर्मदा नदी  आणि तापी नदी यांचा समावेश आहे. 26 व्यवहार्य जलमार्गांपैकी पहिल्या 13 जलमार्गांसाठी विकास कामे सुरु करण्यात आली आहेत.
याशिवाय, सिक्कीमसह ईशान्य राज्यांमध्ये अंतर्देशीय जलमार्गांच्या विकासासाठी केंद्रीय क्षेत्र योजना नावाची योजना आहे, ज्यामध्ये ईशान्येकडील राज्यांना 100% आर्थिक सहाय्य दिले जाते. राष्ट्रीय जलमार्गांच्या विकासासाठी मंजूर निधीचा तपशील परिशिष्ट-2 मध्ये दिला आहे. भारतीय अन्तर्देशीय जलमार्ग प्राधिकरणाने राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग -1 (हल्दिया ते वाराणसी - 1390 किमीच्या क्षमता वाढीसाठी जलमार्ग विकास प्रकल्प हाती घेतला असून जागतिक बँक तांत्रिक आणि आर्थिक सहाय्य पुरवत आहे. 4633.84 कोटी रुपयांच्या सुधारित अंदाजित खर्चाने 1500 - 2000 डेड वेट टनेज पर्यंतच्या जहाजांसाठी वर्षातील किमान 330 दिवस 2.2 ते 3.0 मीटरची किमान उपलब्ध खोली आणि तळाशी 45 मीटर रुंदी उपलब्ध करून दिली जाणार आहे. राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग -1 आणि इतर जलमार्गांच्या क्षमता वाढीसाठी उचललेली पावले/कामाचा तपशील परिशिष्ट-3 मध्ये दिला आहे.
केंद्रीय बंदरे, नौवहन आणि जलमार्ग मंत्री सर्बानंद सोनोवाल यांनी राज्यसभेत एका लेखी उत्तरात ही माहिती दिली.
Annex-1
LIST OF 26 NATIONAL WATERWAYS FOUND FEASIBLE FOR CARGO / PASSENGER MOVEMENT
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Sl. No
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National Waterway
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Details of Waterways
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STATES
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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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2
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National Waterway 2
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Brahmaputra River 
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Assam
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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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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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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
Funds Sanctioned for development of National Waterways :-
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Name of Project
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Amount

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Jal Marg Vikas Project  on NW-1
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4634 
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Comprehensive Development of NW-2
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461
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Comprehensive Development of NW-16 & IBP Route
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145
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Extra Budgetary Resources for Development of NWs
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1000
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Central Sector Scheme for development of IWT in North Eastern States including Sikkim
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100
Annex-3
Steps undertaken/work started for capacity augmentation of NW-1 & other NWs:-
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NW
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Details of Waterways
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Length 
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Projects started
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1
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NW 1
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Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System 
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1620
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Jal Marg Vikas Project  with the assistance from World Bank for capacity augumentation for Haldia-Varanasi stretch at a revised estimated cost of Rs. 4633.84 cr. with following projects –
- Constructions of multi-modal terminals at Varanasi and Sahibganj have been completed and multimodal terminal at Haldia and the Navigational Lock at Farakka have achieved substantial progress with 98% and 93.09% respectively.
- Contracts for providing Least Assured Depth of 3 m and bottom channel width of 45 m on the stretch between Farakka – Kahalgaon, Sultanganj-Mahendrapur and Mahendrapur-Barh have been awarded on 09th April 2018, 12th April 2019 and 12th April 2019 respectively and are currently in progress with financial progress of Rs. 137.95 crores, Rs. 47.56 crores and Rs. 35.94 crores respectively.
- The EPC contract for construction of IWT Kalughat Terminals was awarded on 26.11.2021 at a cost of Rs. 82.47 cr. The physical progress is 9.1%.
- Under JMVP-II , various studies including comprehensive study for the project, DPR study for modernization of existing lock at Farakka etc. are ongoing. 62 communities jetties & 10 Ro-Ro terminals are planned to be developed, out of which 3 community jetties in Uttar Pradesh has been developed and work for 8 floating jetties in Uttar Pradesh has been awarded. For 17 community jetties in Bihar & Jharkhand tenders have been published. For remaining jetties, preparation of tender documents initiated.
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2
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NW 2
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Brahmaputra River 
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891
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Development of NW 2 at a cost of Rs 461 crore during 2020-21 to 2024-25 was approved by SFC- There are 17 activities approved by SFC for NW-2. Out of these 17 activities, 03 are of permanent nature viz,  Construction of Jogighopa terminal,  Alternative Road to Pandu Port, and  Ship repair facility at Pandu, which are at DPR stage. The remaining 14 activities are of recurring nature viz.,  Fairway development  O&M of navigational aids  O&M of fixed & floating terminals  O&M of vessels  Consultancy trainingMaintenance of e-portal etc. These activities are carried out on annual basis.
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3
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NW 16
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Barak River 
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121
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Development of NW 16 and IBP route at a cost of Rs 145 crore during 2020-21 to2024-25 was approved by SFC- There are 10 activities as approved by SFC for NW-16 & IBP route. Out of these 10 activities, 03 are of permanent nature viz,  Construction of Terminal at Sonamura on Gumti river,  Construction of terminal at Maia on Ganga River and  Upgradation of Badarpur and Karimganj terminals, which are in consideration. The remaining 07 activities are of recurring nature i.z.,  Fairway development  O&M of navigational aids  Consultancy training  cargo promotion, and  amenities at Ports of Call etc. These activities are carried out on annual maintenance basis.
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4
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NW 3
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West Coast Canal , Champakara and Udyogmandal Canals
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205
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1.Construction of new Navigational Lock at Thrikkunnapuzha, at a cost of Rs. 38 Cr.
2. Execution of balance capital dredging and widening in Edappallikotta and Kollam stretch, at a cost of Rs.6.75 Cr.
3. Annual maintenance works commenced in April 2022 for F.Y. 2022-23- Annual fairway maintenance works in NW-3 at a cost of Rs.7.42 cr. is approved during the FY 2021-22.
 Operation and maintenance of IWT terminals in NW-3, at a cost of Rs.2.28 cr. is approved during the FY 2021-22.
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5
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NW 4
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Krishna River 
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82
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1. Pontoons have been acquired for development of four floating Jetties.
2. Dredging in the stretch for navigational purpose has been completed
3. Land acquisition for construction of three Ro-Ro terminals at Muktayala, Harichandrapuram and Ibrahimpatnam has been taken up with the State Govt.
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6
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NW 5
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Dhamra-Paradip via Mangalagadi to Pankopal
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233
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1. Monthly Thalweg Survey from Pankapal to Dhamra - Paradip via. Mangalgadi: 230 LKM per month.
2. Shifting / Relocation of HT / LT Power lines in NW-5.
3. In July 2022, IWAI invited Expression of Interest  from eligible /reputed firms to participate and develop select stretches of NW-5 from Padanipal – Paradip and Dhamra  and from Marshaghi – Paradip  of NW-64 on Design, Built, Finance, Operate & Transfer  basis.
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7
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NW 8
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Alappuzha- Changanassery Canal
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29
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Development proposed as per DPR recommendations. 24 hours navigational aids  provided at critical locations and being maintained.
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8
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NW 9
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Alappuzha - Kottayam – Athirampuzha Canal
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40
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Development of the waterway at an estimated cost of INR 1.60 crore has commenced. Night navigation facilities has been installed. Waterway is already operational.
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9
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NW 27
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Cumberjua River 
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17
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NWs of Goa are operational under a Tripartite MoU with Govt. of Goa, Marmugao Port Authority & IWAI. Development of NWs in Goa at an estimated cost of INR 22.65 crore has commenced. Work for installation of 04 nos. floating Jetties amounting to Rs.11.33 crores on river Mandovi and river Chapora taken up. In addition a fund of Rs 6.84 Crore has been released to Mormugao Port Authority on 02.04.2022 for induction of navigational Aids on 02.04.2022.
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10
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NW 68
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Mandovi River 
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41
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11
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NW 111
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Zuari River 
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50
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12
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NW 86
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Rupnarayan River 
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72
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Development of the waterway at an estimated cost of INR 24.00 crore has commenced. Improvement to road from NH to water front terminal at Kolaghat at a cost of Rs.15.45 crore is being executed by Irrigation Dept., Govt. of West Bengal on deposit basis. Construction of floating pontoon jetty is initiated for facilitating loading and unloading of fly-ash cargo. For permanent terminal at Kolaghat, land acquisition completed in June 2022.
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13
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NW 97
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Sunderbans Waterway 
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172
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Development of waterway at an estimated cost of INR 18.10 crore has commenced. Waterway is part of Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route and already operational for vessels.S.Patil/S.Kane/D.Rane
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