The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has said that cargo movement on inland waterways increased from 29 million metric tonnes in 2014-15 to 218 million metric tonnes in 2025-26, registering a compound annual growth rate of 20.13 per cent. The Ministry said the growth has already surpassed the target of 200 million metric tonnes set under Maritime India Vision 2030. India has 111 National Waterways, extending over 20,187 kilometres across 23 states and four Union Territories. The Ministry added that the country is strengthening its inland waterway network through hydrographic surveys, modern navigation infrastructure and digital information systems to support the growing movement of cargo on rivers..
News On AIR | October 16, 2026 4:46 PM
Waterways cargo movement reaches 218 MMT in 2025-26, surpassing target set under Maritime India Vision 2030
