Cabinet Decisions Details
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Cabinet Decision taken on 3rd of May 2022 (2)
1. Boost to river transport -------
i) Contract for construction of Terminal & Riverine Infrastructure at Guwahati Gateway Ghat approved,
ii) Total contract value: ₹289.45 cr
–-> Will integrate connectivity & safe communication in ferry ghats of Guwahati & North Guwahati along with boosting tourism potential of the Brahmaputra ,
iii) Assam Inland Waterways Company Ltd (AIWCL), a fully-owned State Govt company to be formed ,
iv) Company’s mandate to be
–-> Establish, maintain and operate cost-effective water transportation services within Assam, including river cruises ,
–-> Develop & maintain all-weather ports, jetties, passenger terminals, etc