Question

    In which city did Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chair the inaugural meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council in January 2024?

    A Gandhinagar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Dehradun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Kolkata Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pune Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The first meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council was chaired by Sarbananda Sonowal in Kolkata, where initiatives such as the Harit Nauka and the River Cruise Tourism Roadmap 2047 were introduced. These initiatives aim to increase the modal share of inland water transportation as part of the Maritime India Vision 2030. The Inland Waterways Authority of India, with its headquarters in Noida, plays a crucial role in these developments.

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