Inland water transport: A neglected mode
Published: May 30, 2014
Photo: Prasad
Photo: Barges on the Hoogly, West Bengal
Abstract: Today, it is recognised that a relevant plan to revitalise inland water transport needs to be implemented to bring about an optimal inter modal mix required to sustain a transport system to meet India’s emerging needs.
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