Dispur, Feb. 27 -- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has announced a substantial investment exceeding Rs 4,800 crore aimed at transforming Assam's inland waterways sector.

The announcement was made during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit in Guwahati, highlighting the strategic importance of the state's complex waterway network in advancing regional development and supporting the Prime Minister's Viksit Bharat vision.

Addressing the session on Assam's Roads, Railway and Riverine Tourism on the second day of the investment summit, Minister Sonowal emphasised how inland waterways serve as crucial components in the region's development strategy.

The Minister highlighted the significance of Assam's wate...