Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) at Jogighopa in Asam on 18th February, marking a milestone in India’s inland water transport network.
- To commemorate the occasion, a vessel with two barges—MV Trishul, accompanied by Barges Ajay and Dikshu—was flagged off, carrying 110 metric tonnes of coal and stone chips to Bangladesh.
- The foundation stone for the terminal was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2021.
- The newly inaugurated terminal in Jogighopa is strategically located and connected to the Multi-Modal Logistics Park.
- It is expected to serve as an international port of call for Bhutan and Bangladesh, facilitating seamless cargo movement across Assam and the Northeast region.
- The Jogighopa terminal plays a crucial role in India’s trade with Bangladesh and Bhutan. It is located 91 km from Gelephu (Bhutan), 108 km from the Bangladesh border, and 147 km from Guwahati.
