Sonowal, who is also the Lok Sabha MP for Dibrugarh LSC, called upon the experts & authorities to hedge all efforts, resources and knowledge to chalk out a sustainable and pragmatic solution to the ill designed drainage system - a system that will prevent artificial floods to affect the
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given top priority of the inland waterways in the country as a viable alternative to develop an efficient and effective mode of transportation in the country.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced major initiatives aimed at enabling the waterways potential of Nagaland during a Stakeholder's Conference held in Dimapur, Nagaland.
The ship, with a capacity of up to 9000 TEUs, docked at India's first automated port which is equipped with state of the art that offers large-scale automation for quick turnaround of vessels including capacity to handle megamax containerships.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recognized the exceptional bravery and courage of Indian seafarers in its 2024 awards for Bravery at Sea upon which Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal said that the recognition by the IMO highlights the extraordinary bravery and professionalism
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the arrival of San Fernand at the Vizhinjam International Seaport is a good development for the country.
According to a press release, this initiative, highlighted during a stakeholders meeting in Vizhinjam, Kerala, underscores the government's commitment to transforming these iconic structures into cultural and historical landmarks.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assessed the flood situation in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts on Thursday. The minister also undertook a boat ride from Guijan ghat in Tinsukia district to Mulukgaon in Dibrugarh to assess the extent of the damage due to the flood.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal rushed to take stock of the flood situation plaguing the greater Dibrugarh region and review the relief operations undertaken by the government for the benefit of the flood affected people.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the relief measures undertaken by the state governemnt after the flood claimed the lives of 34 people, including two children.
Following incessant rainfall in the past few days, the flood waters of the Brahmaputra river have entered into Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam and inundated 61 out of 233 camps of the park.