Project News Detail
| Project No : | 205156 |
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| Project Title : | Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa in India. |
| Company Name : | Ministry Of Shipping |
| Project Detail : | The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) at Jogighopa, marking a significant milestone in India's inland water transport network. To commemorate the occasion, the minister flagged off MV Trishul, along with Barges Ajay & Dikshu, carrying 110 metric tonnes of coal and stone chips to Bangladesh. The foundation stone for the terminal was laid by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in February 2021. Strategically located, Jogighopa is 91 km from Gelephu (Bhutan), 108 km from the Bangladesh border, and 147 km from Guwahati, making it a crucial hub for India's trade with Bangladesh and Bhutan. The terminal is also designated as a Port of Call under the PIWT&T (Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade) between India and Bangladesh. By 2027, the terminal is expected to handle 1.1 million tonnes of cargo annually, strengthening regional trade and logistics. |
| Project Location : | Multi Location (Multi State) - Multi State - India |
| Project Estimation : | Refer Document |
| Status : | Announced |