SRINAGAR, Aug. 3 -- Jammu and Kashmir government is working overtime to start Inland Water Transport (IWT) in Srinagar.

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress on the launch of Inland Water Transport (IWT) in Srinagar, besides assessing ongoing lake conservation efforts.

The meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, Transport; Commissioner, SMC; Vice Chairman, LCMA; representatives from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), and other stakeholders.

The meeting began with an in-depth review of steps taken to operationalize the water transport on the iconic River Jhelum of the valley. The officials from IWAI and concerned departments highlighted that significant prog...