The Inland Waterways Authority of India, operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), created history by hosting the inaugural meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kolkata. This significant event, spearheaded by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, brought together representatives from waterway states, central government officials, and experts aboard the MV Ganga Queen.
1. What is the strategic objective of the shipping ministry regarding Inland Water Transportation (IWT)?
a) Decrease modal share to 1%
b) Increase modal share from 2% to 5%
c) Maintain the current modal share of 2%
2. As part of the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, what cargo volume increase does the ministry aspire to achieve in Inland Water Transportation?
a) Maintain 120 MTPA
b) Increase to 300 MTPA
c) Increase to over 500 MTPA
3. When was the Inland Waterways Development Council established?
a) October 2022
b) October 2023
c) October 2024
Kindly share your responses in the comment section.
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