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Union Minister Sarbananda
Sonowal claimed that 90 per cent of projects undertaken for development of
waterways in the last 10 years have been completed. The Ports, Shipping and
Waterways minister urged youngsters to take advantage of the potential provided
by improved waterways, especially for cheaper transportation of goods and
maritime-related career opportunities.
Speaking at a programme to
mark the inauguration and foundation stone laying of projects of Inland
Waterways Authority of India worth over Rs 284 crore here, Sonowal said, “I am glad that 90 per cent of the projects
undertaken in waterways development under Modi ji in last 10 years have been
completed within his tenure itself. The
remaining one-two projects will be completed by this yearend”, the minister
for Ports, Shipping and Waterways added.
Sonowal
inaugurated a passenger-cum-cargo terminal at Bogibeel, Inland Water Transport
terminal at Sonamura and an upgraded terminal at Karimganj and Badarpur at the
programme.
He also announced six tourist
jetties at various locations on the Brahmaputra river, 19 passenger vessels for
national waterways 2 and 16, and extension of jetty, integrated office and bank
protection, besides laying the foundation of the Dhubri office complex.
He said old laws were amended
and new legislations brought in by the Modi government to improve the waterways
and increase their use for passenger as well as cargo traffic. He pointed out
that besides increasing use of waterways for cheaper transportation of goods, the increased maritime activities have also
opened more avenues for employment in these sectors.
“Entrepreneurs and self-help
groups can transport their produce through waterways. Ship building,
maintenance, navigation, etc. are different avenues with employment
opportunities. And we are providing skill training in these sectors. “Only
completed projects won’t lead to development. These have to be utilised to the
fullest. Our youth have to be curious
and eager to learn,” the Union minister added.
He said Rs 5 lakh crore has
been invested in the NE region under the BJP-led government at the Centre.
