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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates Inland Waterways Transport Institute (IWTI) at Jogighopa, Assam.

National | Dated: 22 Feb 2025

In February 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), inaugurated the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) at Jogighopa in the Bongaigaon district of Assam, situated along the Brahmaputra River. To mark the occasion, the Motor Vessel (MV) Trishul, MV Padma Navigation II, along with barges Ajay and Dikshu, were flagged off carrying 110 metric tonnes (mt) of coal and stone chips to Bangladesh.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The new terminal aims to enhance logistics and connectivity in Eastern India while promoting trilateral trade between India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The project, costing Rs. 82.03 crores, was managed by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), New Delhi, under the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), MoPSW.
  • (ii) The terminal features a Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) Jetty and an Electric Level Luffing Crane for efficient cargo handling.
  • (iii) Located 91 km from Gelephu (Bhutan), 108 km from the Bangladesh border, and 147 km from Guwahati, the terminal is projected to handle 1.1 million tonnes of cargo annually by 2027.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently inaugurated the Inland Waterways Transport Institute (IWTI) at Jogighopa, Assam?

Correct Answer: Sarbananda Sonowal

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