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Country’s First Underwater Road-cum-Rail Tunnel under Brahmaputra River

Source:  IE Subject:  Mapping Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in Assam at a cost of ₹18,662 crore. About Country’s First Underwater Road-cum-Rail Tunnel under Brahmaputra River: What it is? A 33.7 km four-lane access-controlled Greenfield connectivity project, including a 15.79 km …

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The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)

Source:   DD News Subject:  Economy Context: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed MoUs worth ₹3,000 crore during India Maritime Week 2025 to boost cargo transport, water-based urban mobility, and river tourism in the Northeast. About The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI): What it is? IWAI is a statutory authority under the Inland …

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Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Source:  TOI Context: Arunachal Pradesh CM stated that the ₹1.13 lakh crore Siang Upper Multipurpose Project aims to generate electricity, maintain year-round river flow, and mitigate flood risks from excess water released by China. About Upper Siang Multipurpose Project: What it is: A multipurpose hydroelectric project aimed at flood mitigation, maintaining the Siang River’s natural …

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