New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed over Rs 6,000 crore in MoUs to boost inland water transport and tourism infrastructure along the Ganga (National Waterway-1), with a major focus on Varanasi and the Uttar Pradesh stretch.

The agreements, inked during India Maritime Week 2025, cover river cruise development, ship repair facilities, cargo movement, clean-energy mobility and multimodal connectivity.

IWAI said that investments of Rs 1,350 crore will strengthen river cruise tourism, modern docking facilities, and electric vessel charging stations in Uttar Pradesh.

Two new river cruise terminals and a Regional Centre of Excellence for skill development will be set up in Varanasi.

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