Dispur, Nov. 24 -- The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening Assam's inland water transport network and expanding cargo and passenger mobility across the Northeast.

The agreements-concluded with Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd. (APL), the Government of Assam, and several private and public-sector partners-seek to enhance regional connectivity, promote sustainable transport, and accelerate industrial growth.

The MoUs were signed alongside a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, who assessed progress on inland waterway projects across Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Naga...