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Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) in Assam’s Jogighopa
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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, inaugurated the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) at Jogighopa, Assam, located along the Brahmaputra River. This new terminal is part of efforts to enhance logistics and connectivity in Eastern India, and strengthen trilateral trade between India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.
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- The terminal will serve as a major trade hub, facilitating better logistics and connectivity in the region.
- It aims to significantly improve trade flow between the three nations, particularly through the Bharatmala Programme and the Dalu-Tura-Goalpara-Gelephu multimodal trade route.
- Strategic Location: The terminal is situated 108 km from the Bangladesh border and 147 km from Guwahati via Inland Water Transport (IWT).
- It is located just 91 km from Gelephu, Bhutan, where a modern city is under development.
- The terminal is strategically linked to Bangladesh and other parts of India via the IBP (Indian-Bangladesh Protocol) route, connecting through Kolkata/Haldia.
Broader Growth in Inland Waterways Sector:
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