Archive · 2 Feb 2026
National Waterway-5 to boost Odisha's maritime potential
The National Waterway-5 (NW-5) is a big project in Odisha, India.
It will help move goods by water, which is cheaper and better for the environment.
The project was first proposed in 2008 but didn't start due to problems like not enough support and money.
Now, the government has announced that they will finally build it, starting with a budget of Rs 12,204 crore.
It will connect places with lots of minerals and factories to big ports.
This could make Odisha a strong player in shipping and transportation.
National Waterway-5 (NW-5) in Odisha to be operationalised with a Rs 12,204 crore budget.
Project aims to connect mineral-rich areas and industrial centres to ports like Paradip and Dhamra.
Initially proposed in 2008, the project faced delays due to lack of support and financial constraints.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the project in the Union Budget 2024.
The project is expected to boost Odisha's maritime and transportation potential.
- Who
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Odisha Government
- What
- Operationalisation of National Waterway-5 (NW-5) in Odisha
- When
- Announced in the Union Budget 2024, proposed in 2008
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To create an economical and environment-friendly transport system, connecting mineral-rich areas and industrial centres to ports
- Project Cost
- Rs 12,204 crore
- Proposed Year
- 2008
- Announced in Budget
- 2024
- Connects
- Talcher, Angul, Kalinganagar to Paradip and Dhamra ports
- Agencies Involved
- Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Odisha Government