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Inland Waterways of Assam with Special Reference to Brahmaputra Valley in Post Independence

Author(s) Albert Narzary
Country India
Abstract From the Ancient times Inland waterways was used to move products from one location another. The excavations in Indus valley civilization gave the traces about the first port at Gujarat which existed around 2400 BCE. It was continued by the Britishers which was important for trade and commerce. Though the Inland waterways was uses from the ancient times it was neglected after the steam engine came in to existence. Inland water ways has always contributed to countries development, GDP and trade relations with other countries. Its contribution in Education and healthcare had a significant role in certain area. Inland waterways had taken up the development in Tourism sector too. Inland waterways is important due to its cheapest ways of getting around and suitable for transporting of bulky materials. By relocating cargo, waterways help clear traffic on roads, particularly highways. Inland waterways is a multipurpose, providing drainage, water supply, generation of hydroelectric power, irrigation and along with navigation. The development of Rail roads and Land roads resulted the less use of streams in the region. The Inland Waterways was among the crucial means of transportation for livelihood of local people and for the country. Therefore, an attempt is made to write an Article on “Inland Waterways of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra River in Post Independence”.
Keywords Inland, Waterways, Assam, Brahmaputra, India, River.
Field Arts
Published In Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024
Published On 2024-09-12
Cite This Inland Waterways of Assam with Special Reference to Brahmaputra Valley in Post Independence - Albert Narzary - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.27349
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.27349
Short DOI https://doi.org/gwfgg6

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