IWAI Board commissions feasibility study for Urban Water Transport System in 17 cities

India’s Inland Waterways Authority (IWAI) has commissioned a feasibility study for the Urban Water Transport System across 17 cities. The initiative, led by Kochi Metro Rail Limited, aims to create a sustainable urban transport system by utilizing waterways—promoting energy-efficient electric ferries and modernized terminals. The selected cities include Ayodhya, Kolkata, Varanasi, and others, with a focus on leveraging existing navigable waterways to connect municipalities and promote tourism and regional economic growth.