India’s first riverine lighthouses begin on Brahmaputra
Why in the news
A foundation stone was laid in Assam for the first lighthouses in India to be built on a river rather than at sea, along the Brahmaputra.
Key facts
- Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the riverine lighthouses, a first for India.
- Stretch: the Brahmaputra in Assam, part of National Waterway-2.
- Goals: safer inland navigation and a lift for river tourism.
Lighthouse specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number | 4 |
| Locations | Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, Biswanath Ghat |
| Height | 20 m each |
| Range | Up to 14 nautical miles |
| Power | Entirely solar |
Exam angle
- Waterway: National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra).
- State: Assam.
- Purpose: navigation safety and river tourism.