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Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
IWAI takes key decisions related to inland waterways; approves DPR for ship repair facility at Patna
New Delhi: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Wednesday took several key decisions related to the inland waterways transport (IWT) sector, including setting up three tourist jetties and a Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) in Assam, and setting up the Indian Waterway Congress on the lines of the Indian Road Congress to identify and adopt best global practices in the waterways sector. It also entrusted NTCPWC (National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts), IIT Madras, with preparing the detailed project report (DPR) for the upcoming ship repair facility at Patna in Bihar. The decisions were taken at the IWAI board meeting held in Delhi. For IWT development in the North East, the IWAI Board approved the proposal to set up three tourist jetties in Silghat, Bishwanath Ghat, and Guijan and one tourist-cum-cargo jetty in Neamati in Assam. These jetties will help address the growing demand for cargo and passenger movement by providing improved infrastructure and services in the region. It will offer better connectivity with regional and national tourist circuits through inland waterways and help stimulate economic growth through trade and tourism-related activities throughout the North Eastern Region, a ministry of ports, shipping and waterways statement said. Further, the IWAI Board approved the proposal for the development of the Regional Centre of Excellence in Bogibeel, Assam. With a training capacity of 5,396 participants, the proposed centre will serve as a dedicated hub for training, research, and capacity building in the IWT sector. It will address the acute shortage of skilled manpower in the northeast by offering certified training programmes aligned with the Inland Vessels Act, 2021. To further enhance the IWT infrastructure in the North East, the board also approved a proposal to develop 2,154 sq mtr land in Fancy Bazar, Guwahati, through Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL). The IWAI Board also commissioned DPR for the Patna Ship Repair facility. Minister of ports, shipping, and waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced the setting up of this new facility at Patna on National Waterway-1 at last week's consultation workshop in Bihar. Besides, the board approved an extended port gate system that will be developed by the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port at Balagarh in West Bengal. The board also decided to set up the Indian Waterway Congress to identify and adopt best global practices in the waterways sector, promote standardisation, and deploy cutting-edge technologies for sustainable growth in the IWT sector. In addition, the board also approved the cadre review report for the National Institute of Smart Government to restructure IWAI, which will prepare IWAI to meet the growing challenges of the IWT sector and achieve the targets for enhancing cargo and cruise tourism. IWAI is presently working to increase the capacity of NW-2, NW-3, and NW-16 by developing IWT terminals, fairways through end-to-end dredging contracts, navigational aids like night navigation facilities, and navigational locks, among other things.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Time of India
MP explores cruising options, feasibility study underway
Indore: Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) is mulling over starting short and medium distance crusing excursions for tourists in the backwaters at potential locations in the state for which a feasibility study has been initiated. The short and medium distance cruising excursions will be part of the proposed 120 km cruise expedition on the Narmada River that will traverse from Ekatma Dham (the Statue of Oneness) situated at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh to the Statue of Unity in Kevadiya, Gujarat. As per the initial proposal, a 2 night crusing excursion is being planned from Kukshi to Sardar Sarovar while day cruising is planned for about 45 minutes in and around Kukshi in Dhar district. The board has initiated a feasibility study to evaluate short and medium distance cruise operations in the backwaters of Gandhisagar, Rajghat (Chanderi), Omkareshwar, Indira Sagar, Tawa and Bargi dams. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture, said we are doing feasibility study for short and medium distance cruise operations in the backwaters of Gandhisagar, Rajghat (Chanderi), Omkareshwar, Indira Sagar, Tawa and Bargi dams. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pensioners Born Before 1971 Wanted To Test Hearing Aids Best Hearing Aids Apply Now Undo The board is mulling over various cruising excursions for visitors following guidelines of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021, which was enacted in India to revise the registration and regulation of vessels operating in inland waterways. Commander Rajendra Nigam (retd), Adviser Water Tourism, MPTDC said excursions are being planned following the guidelines of the Inland Vessels Act (INVA) 2021. The cruise operations will be conducted on a Public-Private Partnerships mode for which the board has received around 3-4 expressions of interest. For the project, a total of four terminals will be established along the 120 km route of which two terminals will be constructed in MP at Kukshi and Sakarja in Alirajpur district, and the other two terminals shall be established at Hanfeshwar and Mokhadi in Gujarat.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andaman LG orders discontinuation of 'No dues certificate' while registering property
PORT BLAIR: The Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Vice Chairman of Islands Development Agency (IDA), Admiral D K Joshi (Retired) has approved major reforms in the Revenue department by discontinuing 'No Dues Certificate' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate' while registering a property. A statement issued by the Lieutenant Governor's office on Friday claimed that the decision was taken to promote ease of doing business. "The discontinuation of 'No Dues Certificate' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate' will be effective from June 9," it said. While elaborating more, a senior Raj Niwas official, said, "Earlier, these certificates were mandatory while registration of any property to ascertain any revenue due. The administration under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor felt that since the Sub-Registrar verifies revenue receipts during property registration, there is no need to get separate 'No Dues Certificate' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate'. This will bring a huge relief for the Islanders." Another major decision taken by the Lieutenant Governor was the abolition of 'valuation certificates'. "All concerned officials were asked to discontinue 'valuation certificates' which they used to ask during property-related matters. No other states and union territory follows this practice and therefore it will also be disconnected. Property valuation will now be based strictly on notified circle rates, taking into account various determining factors," the official statement said. It further said, "In an effort to improve fuel accessibility across the islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO) has been authorized to open new petrol pumps wherever demand exists. Necessary approvals will be taken as required, enabling a more demand-driven approach to fuel distribution.". The Lieutenant Governor also discontinued the Revenue Department's mandatory annual survey requirement for boat license renewal with immediate effect. "With the implementation of the new Inland Vessels Act and associated rules, the responsibility for vessel surveys now lies with the chief surveyor or designated surveyors of inland vessels, not with the Revenue department," the official statement added.
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Business Standard
07-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Andaman LG discontinues 'No Dues Certificate' for property registration
The Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Vice Chairman of Islands Development Agency (IDA), Admiral D K Joshi (Retired) has approved major reforms in the Revenue department by discontinuing 'No Dues Certificate' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate' while registering a property. A statement issued by the Lieutenant Governor's office on Friday claimed that the decision was taken to promote ease of doing business. "The discontinuation of 'No Dues Certificate' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate' will be effective from June 9," it said. While elaborating more, a senior Raj Niwas official, said, "Earlier, these certificates were mandatory while registration of any property to ascertain any revenue due. The administration under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor felt that since the Sub-Registrar verifies revenue receipts during property registration, there is no need to get separate 'No Dues Certificate' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate'. This will bring a huge relief for the Islanders." Another major decision taken by the Lieutenant Governor was the abolition of 'valuation certificates'. "All concerned officials were asked to discontinue 'valuation certificates' which they used to ask during property-related matters. No other states and union territory follows this practice and therefore it will also be disconnected. Property valuation will now be based strictly on notified circle rates, taking into account various determining factors," the official statement said. It further said, "In an effort to improve fuel accessibility across the islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO) has been authorized to open new petrol pumps wherever demand exists. Necessary approvals will be taken as required, enabling a more demand-driven approach to fuel distribution.". The Lieutenant Governor also discontinued the Revenue Department's mandatory annual survey requirement for boat license renewal with immediate effect. "With the implementation of the new Inland Vessels Act and associated rules, the responsibility for vessel surveys now lies with the chief surveyor or designated surveyors of inland vessels, not with the Revenue department," the official statement added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andaman LG orders discontinuation of 'No dues certificate' while registering property
The Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Vice Chairman of Islands Development Agency (IDA), Admiral D K Joshi (Retired) has approved major reforms in the Revenue department by discontinuing ' No Dues Certificate ' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate' while registering a property . A statement issued by the Lieutenant Governor's office on Friday claimed that the decision was taken to promote ease of doing business . "The discontinuation of 'No Dues Certificate' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate' will be effective from June 9," it said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like '6월 한정, 직장인 대상 대출 가능 여부 무료 조회 급증' 신청 몰려 조기 마감 우려 직장인 대출 센터 더 읽기 Undo While elaborating more, a senior Raj Niwas official, said, "Earlier, these certificates were mandatory while registration of any property to ascertain any revenue due. The administration under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor felt that since the Sub-Registrar verifies revenue receipts during property registration , there is no need to get separate 'No Dues Certificate' and 'Non-Encumbrance Certificate'. This will bring a huge relief for the Islanders." Another major decision taken by the Lieutenant Governor was the abolition of 'valuation certificates'. Live Events "All concerned officials were asked to discontinue 'valuation certificates' which they used to ask during property-related matters. No other states and union territory follows this practice and therefore it will also be disconnected. Property valuation will now be based strictly on notified circle rates, taking into account various determining factors," the official statement said. It further said, "In an effort to improve fuel accessibility across the islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO) has been authorized to open new petrol pumps wherever demand exists. Necessary approvals will be taken as required, enabling a more demand-driven approach to fuel distribution.". The Lieutenant Governor also discontinued the Revenue Department's mandatory annual survey requirement for boat license renewal with immediate effect. "With the implementation of the new Inland Vessels Act and associated rules, the responsibility for vessel surveys now lies with the chief surveyor or designated surveyors of inland vessels, not with the Revenue department," the official statement added.
