New Delhi, April 15 -- The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, reached a significant milestone in cargo movement on the National Waterways. For the fiscal year 2024-25, IWAI has achieved a record-breaking 145.5 million tonnes of cargo movement, marking an all-time high in the IWT sector.

In addition, the total number of operational waterways has increased to 29 from 24 during the year, promising higher cargo movement even in the current fiscal year.

Cargo traffic on National Waterways increased to 145.5 MT from 18.10 MT between FY14 and FY25, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.86%, a statement from the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways said.

In FY-25...