India to build first riverine lighthouses on Brahmaputra to boost navigation and tourism

March 5, 2026 4:59 PM

India to build first riverine lighthouses on Brahmaputra to boost navigation and tourism

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday laid the foundation stones for four riverine lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River, marking the first time lighthouse infrastructure will be established on an inland waterway in the country. The foundation ceremony was held at Lachit Ghat and was organised jointly by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping...

Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Rs. 4,800 crore plan to transform Assam’s inland waterways at advantage Assam 2.0

February 27, 2025 11:02 AM

Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Rs. 4,800 crore plan to transform Assam’s inland waterways at advantage Assam 2.0

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced a major investment of over Rs. 4,800 crore to boost Assam's inland waterways sector during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit on Wednesday. The plan, aimed at reviving and enhancing the state's water transportation system, aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "Viksit Bharat" and positions Assam as a key player in the nation’s growth trajectory. Highlighting the government's commitment to making Assam...