(a) whether any loan has been obtained from ADB for the development of inland water transport in the country as reported in the ‘Economic Times’ dated November 14, 2003.
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether due to absence of professional and dynamic planning, the progress in the development of inland waterways has been tardy;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government proposes to set up a task force for the purpose; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?