Discuss the advantages and concerns associated with Inland Water Transport (IWT) in India.

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Q) Discuss the advantages and concerns associated with Inland Water Transport (IWT) in India. (15 marks, 250 words)

भारत में अंतर्देशीय जल परिवहन (IWT) से जुड़े लाभों और चिंताओं पर चर्चा कीजिए।

Demand of the Question– This question demands understanding of Inland waterways as medium of transport, the status, the infrastructure present and required, advantages and disadvantages, etc.

Directive Word– Discuss- This keyword demands mentioning of the features of the IWT, its advantages and challenges over other media.

Structure of the Answer

Intro– Describe what is IWT, mention data about its status in India. And map and identify important IWT.

Body-In the first part, mention the detailed features, requirements, and finances. In the next part, state the advantages of the IWT along with case study of these advantages in one successful case in India. In the next part, mention the concerns and challenges along with examples. In the last part, suggest ways to solve the challenges and address the concerns.

Conclusion-State the importance of IWT, and mention the urgency of its development as an alternate and viable mode of transport. Suggest ways to fight the challenges and contribute more in transport.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper -3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.