Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)
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News: The Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI) has set up a new regional office at Varanasi. 

About Inland Waterway Authority of India 

IWAI
Source- iwai.nic.in
  • It is a statutory body established by the central government under the provisions of the Inland Waterway Authority of India Act, 1985. 
  • The authority undertakes projects for development and maintenance of inland water transport infrastructure for shipping and navigation. 
  • Functions: 
    • The authority carries out the survey and navigation, fairway development, and undertakes infrastructural development of national waterways. 
    • It is also responsible for other general functions like advising the central government, carrying out hydrographic surveys, assisting state governments, providing consultancy services. 
  • It is administered by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 
  • It is headquartered in Noida. The regional offices are in Patna, Kolkata, Guwahati and Kochi, Varanasi. 

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