New Delhi : The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded in Kochi, Kerala, with a comprehensive roadmap to expand India’s inland water transport network, approve major infrastructure investments, and strengthen Centre–State coordination to unlock the full economic potential of the country’s rivers.

“Under the dynamic leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, India’s inland waterways are emerging as a powerful multiplier of green growth, digital transformation and tourism-led development. With rapid expansion in cargo movement, passenger services and cruise tourism, our rivers . . .