Q. Consider the following statements about the Jal Marg Vikas Project: - The project is being executed on Brahmaputra-Barak river systems to connect northeast to the rest of India
- World Bank is providing technical assistance and investment support for the Project
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2
Notes: First statement is incorrect because the 'Jal Marg Vikas' (National Waterway-1) project is being executed on River Ganga. The project envisages developing a fairway with 3 meters depth between Allahabad to Haldia covering a distance of 1620 kms.