Inland Waterways Between Haldia-Guwahati To Begin Soon: Assam

Guwahati will soon be connected via inland waterways, announced Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on January 2. He further said that a contract has also been given for the same. Reportedly, the project will facilitate inland cargo from West Bengal's Haldia to Pandu terminal in Guwahati. Sonowal added that the government is planning to encourage banks to issue soft funds in this sector by providing guarantees.