Guwahati, April 11: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday said that a waterways ecosystem that will connect India with its neighbouring nations and lead to newer job opportunities is being developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Visited the exhibition held as part of the #WaterwaysConclave 2022 in Dibrugarh. @Waterwayscon is a two-day conclave from April 11-12 which will deliberate ways to enhance regional connectivity via waterways. pic.twitter.com/E7PtrfgjEH
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) April 11, 2022
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Waterways Conclave in the city, he said, “Waterways will usher in a new era of growth in the country’s North-eastern region.”
Waterways Conclave opened on Monday to a bevy of industry stakeholders and policymakers visiting the city. As many as six MoUs are slated to be signed during the event. In addition, more than 40 national and global companies are participating in the exhibition.
The conclave is also taking forward the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on “Vocal for Local” by giving a platform to local companies to highlight Assam’s handicrafts and tea in the exhibition.
