West Bengal - Inland Water Transport Logistics and
Spatial Development Project

Developing Inland Waterways in West Bengal for integrated and efficient transport and logistics.
A World Bank Funded Initiative of Government of West Bengal

Navigation Overview

East Bank - Tribeni to Kalyani
West Bank - Geonkhali to Noorpor

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Ghats | Jetties

Approved- 29
In process-15

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Ferries | Vessels

Approved- 22
In process- 17

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Smart Gates

Approved- 40
In process- 15

Objective

The project aims to achieve a holistic development of inland waterways in West Bengal by rethinking infrastructure development, enhancing safety on waterways and strengthening the institutions involved in operations of Waterways in the State through financial aid from the World Bank.

Objective

The project aims to achieve a holistic development of inland waterways in West Bengal by rethinking infrastructure development, enhancing safety on waterways and strengthening the institutions involved in operations of Waterways in the State through financial aid from the World Bank.

Implementation

The project is being developed by West Bengal Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation, an undertaking under the Department of Transport, Government of West Bengal. It is the nodal body undertaking all transport related infrastructure development and scheme implementation in the State.

Implementation

The project is being developed by West Bengal Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation, an undertaking under the Department of Transport, Government of West Bengal. It is the nodal body undertaking all transport related infrastructure development and scheme implementation in the State.

Key Initiatives

The Project is being implemented mainly in three parts: Institutional Strengthening and Business Planning; Integrated Spatial Development Planning; and planning for enhancing safety on the waterways

Key Initiatives

The Project is being implemented mainly in three parts: Institutional Strengthening and Business Planning; Integrated Spatial Development Planning; and planning for enhancing safety on the waterways

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Active Tenders

S. No.Reference CodeDescription
1WBIWTLSDP/2022/467Appointment of Agency for traning coordination for Inland Water Transport Services
2IN-WBTIDCL-358214-CS-QCBSAppointment Agency for Urban Design and Upgradation of Areas around Jetties in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area