Sarbananda Sonowal

Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, officially opened the 56th Varsity Week at Dibrugarh University. In an effort to promote sports culture among young people, particularly university students, the minister was accompanied by PT Usha, the Queen of Indian Track & Field and Padmashri awardee. Speaking at the ceremony, Sarbananda Sonowal expressed his sincere gratitude to the university community for planning a triumphant Varsity Week celebration. Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed PT Usha and said he was confident that her leadership would greatly improve the university's sports facilities and general athletic growth. Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the value of…

Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, unveiled a Rs 50,000 crore plan to build inland waterways in India on January 10, 2025, at the second meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council. According to the grand plan, the nation's waterways infrastructure would be developed during the following five years. The Riverine Community Development Scheme, which focuses on community development around national waterways, is one of the plan's key components. It will support the preservation of traditional riverine knowledge, skill development, and trade and tourism. Vessel traffic on waterways will also be regulated with the implementation of…