Nitin Gadkari calls upon the Industry to invest in development of Inland Waterways

The Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways & Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari has asked the industry to invest in the development of Inland Waterways in the country. He was addressing a session on Importance of surface and water transportation in Indias growth at the 87th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi today. Shri Gadkari said India is yet to tap the potential of waterways despite the fact that this mode of transport is much more cost effective compared to road and rail transport. The Minister added that the Government wants to develop water ports, sea ports and bus ports to improve transport infrastructure and build satellite dry ports for connecting the land locked areas with the nearest sea and water ports. He also shared the plans of developing floating helipads and hotels which will boost tourism in the country.