INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
TECHNICAL STUDIES/NEW WATERWAYS
Mahanadi & Brahmani
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Hydrographic surveys(Hy. Survey) and Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies have been taken up on various other waterways for consideration of their declaration as National Waterways and subsequent development by the Central Government subject to availability of resources.

  1. Techno-economic feasibility study on East Coast Canal integrated with Brahmani and Mahanadi river system: Study was completed through M/s WAPCOS and final report accepted by IWAI. Preparation of detail project report for the development of this waterway system has been awarded to M/s WAPCOS. Work is in progress.

  2. Techno-Economic Feasibility review study of extension of N.W.-3 upto Kasargod in north and upto Kovalam in south : Study has been completed through M/s NATPAC (Govt. of Kerala Undertaking) during the year 1999 and report received for acceptance.

  3. Techno-economic feasibility studies (TEFS) on waterways connecting Kakinada and adras (Chennai) and extension of Mecaunum integrated with Godavari & Krishna river system : The study as a integrated waterway comprising of Kakinada canal, Eluru canal, Comamur canal, Buckingham canal and Krishna & Godavari river have been completed.

    Krishna, Godavari & Integrated Canal System
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  4. Study for quantifying benefits for inland navigation due to construction of Farakka Barrage (funded by Ministry of Water Resources) : Report submitted by the consultant was examined in the light of observations by MOWR on the Draft Report and the efforts made for finalisation of the report in consultation with the MOWR and the Consultant, M/s RITES.

  5. Environmental studies and obtaining environmental clearance for declaration of International Steamer Route in Sunderbans as National Waterway: As per the directives of Ministry of Environment & Forest (MOEF) on the Final Report submission, the study findings were presented before concerned Agencies of the State Govt. of West Bengal . Reconnaissance surveys were completed by IWAI and findings resubmitted to the State Govt. agencies.The matter has been discussed with the State Govt. and MOEF has been requested for clearance at an early date.

    Sunderbans
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  6. DPR for improvement of existing terminals on N.W.1: Study undertaken through M/s RITES. Draft report of the study was received & comments communicated for submitting final report.

  7. TEFS for development of navigation from Karimganj to Lakhipur stretch of river Barak : Study has been completed through M/s RITES and final report submitted during 1999.
  8. TEFS for development of navigation through DVC canal between Kolkata & Durgapur via NW-1 : Study undertaken through M/S WAPCOS and final report has been received.

  9. Environment studies and obtaining environmental clearance for proposed movement of POL/ Dangerous cargo from Haldia to Patna on NW-1 : Study undertaken through M/s CES. Final report has been submitted to Ministry of Environment and Forests for clearance which is awaited.

TRAINING OF IWT PERSONNEL

Training of IWT personnel is essential as IWT is a specialised sector where trained persons are not readily available. A training of IWT personnel under Dutch Assistance on board using departmental Survey Launch 'KOSI' plying on N.W.-1 was imparted to Hydrographic Surveyors of IWAI using Automatic Hydrographic Survey Systems supplied under the Technical Assistance (TA) Project during 1997-98. The TA Project in Haldia Patna Stretch was concluded in December '97.

Human Resource Development in IWT is another thrust area. A National Inland Navigation Institute is being set up at Patna for providing training facilities to IWT personnel in India for which work of construction of building has been entrusted to CPWD on deposit basis. Construction is in progress.

In addition, the State government of Goa, Kerala, Orissa, West Bengal and UP have been requested to submit revised proposals for upgradation / setting up of crew training centres under centrally sponsored schemes.
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