The IWAI sets up its new office in Srinagar
To develop river navigation infrastructure in J&K
Source: PIB Edited By: IH News Desk
NEW DELHI, May 13, 2025: In a move that is set to strengthen the Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is setting up its new office in Srinagar’s Transport Bhawan. The office space has been provided by the J&K government.
Functional from Tuesday, this office will be central to all the IWT works being undertaken by the Authority in the region.
IWAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to develop river navigation infrastructure in three national waterways in the Union Territory: NW-26 (River Chenab), NW-49 (River Jhelum), NW-84 (River Ravi). The Authority will now start the development works under the framework of the MoU.
These works include the setting up of floating jetties at ten locations in Jammu and Kashmir, development of navigational fairways by dredging wherever required, night navigational aids and regular hydrographic surveys for the safe plying of vessels in these waterways.
With proactive steps like developing IWT terminals and related infrastructure, IWAI is working towards utilizing the immense potential of rivers across the country. The partnership between IWAI and the Jammu and Kashmir government is a significant step that promises to promote ecotourism in the union territory while also stimulating the local economy.