India's Inland Waterways Hit 145.84 MMT Cargo in FY25

India's 111 National Waterways spanning 20,187 km recorded cargo transportation of 145.84 million metric tonnes in FY 2024-25.
Union Budget 2026-27 announces operationalization of 20 new National Waterways and a Coastal Cargo Promotion Scheme.
Government targets increasing inland water transport modal share from 2% to 5% and cargo volumes to 500 MMT by 2047.
Digital initiatives like CAR-D, LADIS, and River Information Services modernize waterway operations and safety systems.