Scheme under the Ministry of Shipping is in operation for development of Inland Water Transport (IWT) in the North-Eastern States of India including Sikkim.
A decision to undertake development of National Waterways (NWs) declared under The National Waterways Act, 2016 is based on Techno Economic Feasibility Study and
Inland Water Transport (IWT) mode, is recognized as a cost effective, fuel efficient, environment friendly and safe mode of transport especially for hazardous goods