Waterways form a crucial plank for inclusive development. What steps have been taken by the Government to promote waterways transport in India? (250 words)

Paper : General Studies 3

Topic : Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Important Points for Answer : 

1. Benefits of waterways (show map of India with important inland waterways and major ports)
2. Steps for Inland waterways – IWAI, Jal Marg Vikas Project, International Cooperation
3. Steps for ports – Project Sagarmala
4. Conclusion