Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves Inland Waterways Authority to boost water transport and tourism
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved the formation of the Uttar Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority on 5 February 2025 to develop water transport and tourism.
Summary
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath late on 5 February 2025, approved the implementation of the Uttar Pradesh Waterways Authority Rules, 2025, forming an inland waterways authority to boost water transport and tourism. Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna said 11 of the 12 proposals before the Cabinet were approved. The authority will be led by a minister-in-charge appointed by the Chief Minister or an expert in inland waterways, shipping or maritime affairs, with a vice-chairperson from among experts; a nominee of the Inland Waterways Authority of India chairman will be a member. India has declared 111 national waterways, 11 of them in Uttar Pradesh, including on the Ganga and Yamuna.
Key facts
- Decision
- UP Cabinet, chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, late on 5 February 2025 (briefed 6 February)
- Rules
- Uttar Pradesh Waterways Authority Rules, 2025
- Head
- Minister-in-charge appointed by the CM, or an expert; vice-chairperson from experts
- Members include
- Nominee of the IWAI chairman; ACS/PS of Finance, PWD, Tourism, Irrigation, Forest
- National waterways
- 111 in India, 11 in Uttar Pradesh (incl. Ganga, Yamuna)
- Cabinet tally
- 11 of 12 proposals approved
Practice MCQs 4 questions
How many of India's national waterways are in Uttar Pradesh, as cited when the State approved its Inland Waterways Authority in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11
India has declared 111 national waterways, of which 11 are in Uttar Pradesh, including on the Ganga and the Yamuna.
Under which rules did the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approve the formation of an inland waterways authority on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh Waterways Authority Rules, 2025
The Cabinet approved the implementation of the Uttar Pradesh Waterways Authority Rules, 2025, to form the authority.
Consider the following statements about the Uttar Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority approved in February 2025: 1. It will be led by a minister-in-charge appointed by the Chief Minister or by an expert in inland waterways or maritime affairs. 2. A nominee of the Inland Waterways Authority of India chairman will be a member. 3. All 12 proposals placed before the State Cabinet at that meeting were approved. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Suresh Khanna said 11 of the 12 proposals were approved.
How many national waterways has India declared in all, as cited when Uttar Pradesh approved its Inland Waterways Authority in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 111
India has declared 111 national waterways, 11 of which are in Uttar Pradesh.