Question : Water Transport in Chambal River

(a) whether the Government proposes to run small steamer in Chambal river and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the efforts made by the Government in this regard along with the expected outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister


(a) & (b) Based on the Feasibility Study, River Chambal (National Waterway-24) has not been found viable for cargo movement. NW-24 is classified under category ‘B’ having prospects of only tourism. Development of tourism and ferry/ steamer services is State subject and not mandated with Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), an Autonomous Organisation under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
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