(a)&(b):TheGovernment is implementing of the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) for capacity augmentation of navigation on the Haldia-Varanasi stretch of National Waterway-1 (Ganga) with the technical and investment support of the World Bank at an estimated cost of Rs.5,369.18 crore. The project is aimed to provide a sustainable alternative mode of transport that will be environment friendly and cost effective.
The details of the major projects being executed under the JMVP are at Annex-I. In this regard a Loan Agreement has been signed between Govt. of India and World Bank on 02.02.2018.
At present, there are only 02 permanent jetties on NW-1. Six base stations and one control station of the River Information System (RIS) are operational between Haldia and Farakka. The Least Available Depth (LAD) in the lean season between Haldia to Farakka (3 meters); Farakka to Barh (2.2-2.5 meters); Barh to Ghazipur (2.2 meters); and Ghazipur to Varanasi (1.5-2 meters) is being maintained. Ten pilot commercial movements carrying cargo from 300 tonnes to 2000 tonnes have been undertaken on NW-1. In addition, regular transportation of fly-ash, stone chips, cement, construction material, Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) Cargo, etc. is taking place.
(c): The World Bank is providing a loan of US$ 375 million for the JMVP. It covers goods, works, non-consulting services, consulting services, front-end fee, workshops, training, etc.
(d): Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has engaged a reputed consultant in February, 2018 to study and design a framework for operationalization and maintenance of the assets on NW-1. This framework will include various institutional and operational models ranging from outsourcing to Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formation with participating States and other authorities like Railways or Ports.The broad scope of work includes suitable cost recovery and tariff realization mechanism, market intelligence, development of asset management and operations framework, tender documents and allocation of risks across all stakeholders, business development plan, marketing and commercial development and development of multi-modal logistics parks.
(e): The development and operations on NW-1 under the JMVP is estimated to create about 46,000 direct and 84,000 indirect employment opportunities.
(f): Based on the feasibility studies conducted by the Inland Waterways Authority of India, five out of the 14 National Waterways of Maharashtra have been found technically viable . The details of these five NWs is at Annex-II.
Annex-I
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Sl.No. Projects under JMVP Present status (as on 09.03.2018)
1. Fairway Development Dredging Management Plan and strategy has been finalised and as per this plan tender process for different stretches on NW-1 has been initiated.
2. Construction of Phase-I of multimodal terminal at Varanasi. The project has achieved a physical progress of 54.06%.
3. Construction of Phase-I of the multimodal terminal at Sahibganj. The project has achieved a physical progress of 34.84%.
4. Construction of multimodal terminal at Haldia. The project has achieved a physical progress of 0.17%.
5. Construction of intermodal terminal at Kalughat. DPR and tender document are under preparation.
6. Construction of intermodal terminal at Ghazipur. DPR and tender document have been prepared. Tender process has been initiated.
7. Construction of new navigational lock at Farakka. The project has achieved a physical progress of 18.8 %.
8 Integrated Vessel Repair & Maintenance Complexes Feasibility studies for the complex in Sahibganj has been completed.
Feasibility study for the proposed complex at Kolkata is in progress.
9. Construction of Ro-Ro crossings. Five pairs of Ro-Ro terminals have been identified, viz.Rajmahal and Manikchak;Samdaghat and Manihari; Kahalgaon and Tintanga; Hasnapur and Bakhtiyarpur; and Buxar and Saraikota . Detailed Project Reports are under preparation.
10. Vessel procurement Tender process for procurement of two Self Propelled Cutter Suction Dredgers is in progress.
11. Navigational Aids DPR and tender document have been prepared for taking up work on Pilot basis.Tender process has been initiated.
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Annex-II
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List of 5 NWs of Maharashtra State
Sl.No. No. of NWs Name of Waterway Distance (KM)
1 NW-10 Amba River 45
2 NW-28 Dabhol Creek-Vashisti River 45
3 NW-85 Revdanda Creek- Kundalika River 31
4 NW-89 Bankot Creek -Savitri River 46
5 NW-53 Kalyan-Thane-Mumbai Waterway Vasai Creek Ulhas River 145
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