National Waterways Bill Lok Sabha

A bill to develop 101 waterways was passed by Lok Sabha today with government saying it was aiming to garner Rs 1 lakh crore to fund projects to provide low-cost river transportation as 'Make-in-India' dream will not be realised if logistics cost are not reduced.

A Bill seeking to develop 101 waterways across the country was introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid government's contention that the measure is aimed at providing a cheaper mode of transport and reducing traffic burden on roads.

A bill to develop 101 waterways was passed by Lok Sabha today with government saying it was aiming to garner Rs 1 lakh crore to fund projects to provide low-cost river transportation as 'Make-in-India' dream will not be realised if logistics cost are not reduced.

A Bill seeking to develop 101 waterways across the country was introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid government's contention that the measure is aimed at providing a cheaper mode of transport and reducing traffic burden on roads.