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Important for understanding India's multimodal transport strategy, infrastructure development, logistics efficiency, regional connectivity, and environmental sustainability. It contributes to reducing carbon footprint and decongesting other transport modes.
Inland waterways refer to navigable rivers, canals, backwaters, and other water bodies used for transportation. In India, the development of inland waterways is a strategic initiative to provide a cost-effective, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly mode of transport for both cargo and passengers, complementing road and rail networks.