• PROJECT
  • Assam Inland Water Transport Project

Assam Inland Water Transport Project

Key Components

State of art terminal development & modernisation of vessel

  • Integrated terminal development
  • Improvement of Last mile connectivity
  • Procurement of New Vessels
  • Upgradation of existing fleet

 

Night Navigation

  • Installation of round the clock Navigation Aids
  • Night Navigation on most vulnerable / traffic routes / crossing points

 

Integration of Gender & Trade and Social Development

  • Incentives on Women´s Self Help Groups/Start ups
  • Facilities for Senior Citizens/ Differently abled

 

Water Taxi

  • Modern eco friendly River Taxi capable of plying in low draft

 

Project Studies

Integrated Strategic Development Plan

  • Develop comprehensive and integrated transport solution for all modes of transport in the State
  • Investment Strategy for Assam IWT sector and AIWT Project

 

Institutional Strengthening and Business Planning 

  • Create an enabling environment for the water transport industry operation
  • Create a more supportive institutional framework for operational and commercial functioning and ensure safety, environmental and economic regulation.

 

DPR preparation Consultancy Works

  • Prepare comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) and Front End Engineering Design (FEED) drawings for Infrastructural interventions.

 

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) studies

  • Conduct Screening and Analysis of Project Alternatives
  • Prepare Management Frameworks and requisite clearances for the project 

 

Night Navigation

  • Establish the feasibility of installing Night Navigation equipment between Guwahati-North Guwahati, Neamati- Kamalabari and Neamati – Aphalamukh ferry Services