inland waterways authority of india is planning development of national waterways across india. as per the feasibility reports completed so far for the 106 new national waterways, 32 have been found technically viable. out of these 32 waterways, detailed project reports (dprs) have been prepared for 8 waterways. based on these dprs, tender for development of river barak (nw-16) was invited and is in the final stage. tender document preparation for the development of river ghagra (nw-40), gandak (nw-37) and kosi (nw-58) are in progress. a memorandum of understanding (mou) has been signed with mormugao port trust (mpt) for development of river mandovi (nw-68), zuari (nw-111) and cumberjua canal (nw-27) in goa. sunderban waterways (nw 97) is already in use. [info as of: nov. 16]
