NW-2 Brahmaputra: 3 Inland Waterway Projects Opened in Dibrugarh
Why in the news
In March 2026 news, three new waterway facilities on the Brahmaputra were opened in Dibrugarh by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. They are meant to boost logistics, trade and river tourism in the North East.
Key facts
- Waterway: National Waterway 2 (NW-2), the River Brahmaputra stretch.
- Venue of the opening: Dibrugarh, Assam.
- Number of projects: three, covering terminals and an office building.
- Region targeted: North Eastern Region; goals are logistics, trade and river tourism.
Projects at a glance
| Project | What it does |
|---|---|
| Bogibeel CIC | Tourist-cum-cargo terminal; customs, immigration and IWAI functions in one complex; has passenger halls, cargo storage, security systems and staff amenities |
| Dhubri Gateway CIC | Eases export-import regulation and cargo movement; builds Dhubri into a strategic inland water transport hub; links trade with Bangladesh and Bhutan |
| IWAI Heritage Building, Dibrugarh | Restored administrative office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India; backs NW-2 management and tourism on the river |
Exam angle
- Waterway in focus: NW-2 (Brahmaputra).
- Agency involved: Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
- Full form to remember: CIC = Customs & Immigration Complex; two such complexes are Bogibeel and Dhubri Gateway.
- Neighbours linked through Dhubri: Bangladesh and Bhutan.