Union Minister lays foundation for Inland Waterways Transport Terminal in Assam
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation stone for an Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) terminal in Bogibeel, Dibrugarh, Assam. The tourist-cum-cargo terminal, located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, is set to be completed by February 2024 at a cost of ₹46.60 crores. This development will revitalize inland waterways transportation in the region, facilitating both cargo and passenger movement, and fostering trade and commerce. The terminal, managed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), will feature modern amenities such as cargo and passenger berths, roads, transit sheds, and storage areas. It is expected to drive economic growth in Upper Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland while promoting eco-tourism and reducing transportation costs for EXIM cargo.