Question. Despite being cost-effective and eco-friendly, Inland Water Transport (IWT) remains underutilized in India. Examine the reasons for this underutilization and suggest measures to enhance its adoption.

How to approach the Answer

Comprehending and organizing the response:

The subject is divided into two primary sections: India’s inland waterways’ prospects, and 2) the difficulties associated with their development.

Overview:

• Discuss the current state of India’s inland waterways.
• Talk about India’s significant waterways

Body:

India’s Inland Waterway Prospects

Difficulties with Inland Waterway Development

The way ahead: Talk about the steps that should be taken to address the problems and obstacles and improve inland waterway transportation in India.

Practice Question :

Q.How can Inland Waterways play a transformative role in India’s logistics sector and Act East policy? Discuss with reference to connectivity to the Northeast region and trade with neighboring countries.

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