National Waterway Transportation Policy

The National Waterway Transportation Policy is a government plan to develop and promote water-based transport across the country. It aims to optimize the use of rivers, lakes, and canals for moving goods and people efficiently, safely, and sustainably. The policy encourages investments in infrastructure like ports and navigation facilities, reduces logistics costs, and promotes eco-friendly transportation. By enhancing waterway connectivity, it seeks to ease congestion on roads and railways, support economic growth, and conserve energy, making water transportation a more reliable and competitive option within the overall transportation network.