Inland Waterway Projects on National Waterway-2

Why in News?
Three inland waterway projects inaugurated on National Waterway-2 (River Brahmaputra) in Assam.  

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Key Points

• National Waterway-2 is on the Brahmaputra River.

• Major projects:

  • Bogibeel Customs & Immigration Complex

  • Dhubri Gateway

  • IWAI Heritage Building at Dibrugarh

• Aim:

  • Better logistics

  • Cross-border trade

  • River tourism

  • Regional connectivity

UPSC Fact

• Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) develops and regulates national waterways.

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