India now has 111 national waterways, up from 5 under UPA: Sarbananda Sonowal

Patna: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Monday that the number of national waterways in India has increased to 111 under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, compared to just five during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) regime.

“Out of the 111 national waterways, 29 are currently operational,” Sonowal said while addressing an event organised under the Jal Marg Vikas Project in Bihar’s Patna.

He noted that the emergence of national waterways has benefited several states and helped boost the local economy, benefiting farmers, youth and small traders.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi over the past 11 years, we have witnessed a remarkable transformation in the waterways sector. During the UPA regime, the national waterways were limited to just five, and thanks to the right decision-making of the Prime Minister, we expanded this to 111 national waterways, and 29 of them are operational. This development has benefitted every state, especially farmers, youth and small traders, by strengthening local economies,” Sonowal said. (ANI)

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