Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Assam's River Terminals Boost Trade, 76 Waterways by 2027
Assam's river ports are helping to boost trade with Bangladesh.
The government is investing in improving these waterways, with plans to have 76 operational by 2027.
This will help transport goods more efficiently and reduce costs.
Assam's river ports facilitate cross-border trade with Bangladesh
Cargo movement on National Waterway-2 nears 6 lakh tonnes
Waterways emerge as key pillar of energy transportation in Northeast
Government invests over Rs 1,000 crore in Northeast waterway development
76 national waterways expected to be operational by 2027
- Who
- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal
- What
- Announced boost in Assam's river trade and waterway development
- When
- November 21, 2025
- Where
- North East Oil and Gas Conclave 2025
- Why
- To improve trade, reduce logistics costs, and enhance energy security
- Cargo on National Waterway-2
- Nearing 6 lakh tonnes
- Government investment in Northeast
- Over Rs 1,000 crore in past two years
- Expected operational waterways by 2027
- 76