Inland Waterways Authority of India signs World Bank project deal
Inland Waterways Authority of India has signed a project agreement with the World Bank for the Jal Marg Vikas Project on Ganga river. The project includes development of fairway, Multi-Modal Terminals at Varanasi, Haldia and Sahibganj, strengthening the river navigation system, conservancy works, modern River Information System, Digital Global Positioning System, night navigation facilities, modern methods of channel marking, construction of a new state-of-the-art navigational lock at Farakka etc.