20 new National Waterways to be operationalized over the next five years
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Union Budget 2026: Twenty new National Waterways to be operationalised over five years, FM Sitharaman announces
The Union Budget 2026 announced the operationalization of 20 new National Waterways over the next five years. This move aims to increase the share of coastal shipping and inland waterways in the country's logistics network. The announcement is significant as it aligns with the government's focus on developing multimodal transportation and improving the efficiency of the logistics sector, which is crucial for economic growth and competitiveness.
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Coastal cargo scheme announced to increase the share of coastal shipping and inland waterways
This move is part of the government's focus on developing multimodal transportation and improving logistics efficiency
National Waterways are a network of inland waterways in India declared as 'National Waterways' under the National Waterways Act, 2016
India currently has 111 National Waterways, with the latest addition of 20 new waterways
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