AIWTDS is modernising Assam’s waterways by enhancing safety, infrastructure and connectivity, focusing on key advancements such as establishing new regulatory bodies, implementing night navigation, and upgrading the fleet with 20 steel catamarans
The Jibondinga Scheme ( APSC Mains 2022 ❤️) has also been introduced to provide boat operators with marine engines and safety gear
A key aspect of this initiative involves institutional and safety improvements, leading to the setting up of the Assam Inland Water Transport Regulatory Authority and Assam Inland Waterways Company Ltd.
Night navigation has been initiated, which has benefited over 8.5 lakh passengers, the CMO said. For modernising infrastructure, 20 advanced steel catamarans have been added to the fleet, which also includes three search and rescue vessels, three tugboats, and three survey boats. A total of 840 marine engines and life-saving gear have been provided to country boat operations under Jibondinga scheme
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