IWAI opens office in Srinagar; to develop three national waterways in Jammu and Kashmir
The Inland Waterways Authority of India opened a new office at Srinagar's Transport Bhawan on 13 May 2025 and, under an MoU with the J&K government, will develop navigation infrastructure on NW-26 (Chenab), NW-49 (Jhelum) and NW-84 (Ravi).
Summary
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, set up a new office at Transport Bhawan, Srinagar, functional from 13 May 2025, with space provided by the Jammu and Kashmir government. IWAI has signed an MoU with the J&K government to develop river navigation infrastructure on three national waterways in the UT — NW-26 (Chenab), NW-49 (Jhelum) and NW-84 (Ravi). Planned works include floating jetties at ten locations, fairway development by dredging where needed, night navigation aids and regular hydrographic surveys.
Key facts
- New office
- Transport Bhawan, Srinagar — functional 13 May 2025
- MoU
- IWAI and J&K government
- Waterways
- NW-26 (Chenab), NW-49 (Jhelum), NW-84 (Ravi)
- Works
- Floating jetties at 10 locations; dredging; night navigation aids; hydrographic surveys
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In May 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India set up a new office in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Srinagar
IWAI set up its new office at Transport Bhawan, Srinagar.
National Waterway-49 in Jammu and Kashmir, covered by the IWAI–J&K MoU, is on which river?
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Correct answer: C — Jhelum
NW-49 is on the Jhelum; NW-26 is on the Chenab and NW-84 on the Ravi.
Consider the following statements about IWAI's plans in Jammu and Kashmir (May 2025): 1. Floating jetties are to be set up at five locations. 2. The IWAI–J&K MoU covers three national waterways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Floating jetties are planned at ten locations.