IWAI Board orders feasibility study for Water Metro in 17 cities across 12 states; KMRL to conduct it
The Inland Waterways Authority of India decided at its 196th Board meeting, announced on 21 February 2025, to study Water Metro systems in 17 cities across 12 states, with Kochi Metro Rail Limited appointed to carry out the feasibility study.
Summary
On 21 February 2025 the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) Board, at its 196th meeting, had decided to explore Water Metro systems, in full or in part, in 17 cities across 12 states, and had appointed Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to carry out the feasibility study. The cities are Ayodhya, Dhubri, Goa, Guwahati, Kollam, Kolkata, Prayagraj, Patna, Srinagar, Varanasi, Mumbai, Vasai, Mangalore (Gurupura river), Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad (Sabarmati river) and Alleppey, along with Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for inter-island ferries. The system is to use energy-efficient electric ferries and integrate with other modes of transport.
Key facts
- Decision
- 196th IWAI Board meeting
- Scope
- 17 cities across 12 states
- Study by
- Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL)
- Island locations
- Lakshadweep; Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Technology
- Energy-efficient electric ferries
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which organisation was appointed by the IWAI Board in February 2025 to carry out the feasibility study for Water Metro in 17 cities?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi Metro Rail Limited
The IWAI Board appointed Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to carry out the feasibility study.
The IWAI Board decided in February 2025 to explore Water Metro in how many cities?
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Correct answer: C — 17
The Board decided to explore Water Metro in 17 cities across 12 states.