Wednesday, September 10, 2025
spot_img

Assam moots river transport body

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Guwahati: Shaken by the precarious ferry-service in the state after the Dhubri ferry tragedy, the Assam government is mooting to setting up of a nodal river transport authority to manage and maintain the service in the numerous water-ways of the state.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, talking to reporters here on Friday, said a committee has been formed by the government to recommend on ways to improve the ferry services and ensure that safety standards are maintained.

‘This committee will hold consultations with various agencies, including the Inland Water Transport, and make its suggestions based on the outcome,’ he added.

Mr Gogoi said, a nodal river transport authority is likely to be set up in the state based on the committee’s recommendations.

‘We have to concentrate on various factors to ensure safe ferry services, from safety equipment in boats to regular weather updates at the ferry ports to training and license of the drivers,’ he added.

Mr Gogoi admitted that the ferry services across the state needed a vital revamping and stricter monitoring for safety measures.

On the Dhubri tragedy, he said 40 bodies had been found so far and nine others are still reported missing. (UNI)

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

PM Modi speaks with Qatar Amir, expresses deep concern over Doha attacks

New Delhi, Sep 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Amir of the...

Kerala HC orders return of gold-plated panels removed from Sabarimala temple

Kochi, Sep 10: In a setback to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), the Kerala High Court has ordered...

India is in ‘active talks’ with the US for trade agreement: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Sep 10: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that the government is...

Jitendra Singh releases Central Civil Services Unified Pension Scheme Rules 2025, FAQ film

New Delhi, Sep 10: Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday...