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World Bank’s 105 million USD loan to improve Waterways in West Bengal
The World bank, Government of India and Government of West Bengal recently signed a 105 million US the agreement. The fund has been allocated to the West Bengal inland water transport, logistics and special development project. What are the key features of the agreement? According to the agreement the one hundred and five million USD ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Ferry • india-world bank • Inland Waterways • Kolkata • Ro-Ro ferry service • Ro-Ro passenger ferry service • West Bengal • World Bank
New Routes for Inland waterway
The Government of India recently identified new routes for ferry services through inland waterways. This is being done to promote coastal shipping and boost tourism. About the New Routes The new routes include Hazira, Somnath temple, Okha and Jamnagar. Also, destinations along the international routes have also been identified under the Sagarmala Project. The Sagarmala ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Freight • Inland Waterways • Inland Waterways Authority of India • Jaffna • National Waterways • Ro-Ro ferry service • Sagarmala • Seychelles
PM launches South Asia’s first Ro-Ro ferry service in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated first phase of Ro-Ro (roll-on, roll-off) ferry service between Ghogha in Bhavnagar district and Dahej in Bharuch district in the Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat. It is South Asia’s first world class Ro-Ro ferry service. Key Facts The Ro-Ro ferry services are vessels made to carry wheeled cargo (such as cars, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Topics: Gujarat • Narendra Modi • National • Ro-Ro ferry service • Sagarmala Project • Transportation