Question

State the major Inland waterways of India.

Answer 1

The major inland waters ways of India are:-

1. National Waterway 1: It extends between Haldia and Allahabad, measures 1620 km, and includes the stretches of the Ganga - Bhagirathi - Hooghly river system.
2. National Waterway 2: This waterway includes the stretch of the Brahmaputra river between Dhubri and Sadiya a distance of 891 km.
3. National Waterway 3: This waterway extends between Kollam and Kottappuram in the state of Kerala. It is the first national waterway in the country with 24-hour navigation facilities along its entire stretch of 205 km.