2 Urbanisation, Schemes & Missions · 2.3 Infrastructure and services

2.3.4 Ports, waterways and aviation: Sagarmala, national waterways and UDAN

Ports, inland waterways and airports carry trade and regional connectivity; Sagarmala drives port-led development, the National Waterways Act 2016 expanded inland waterways to 111, and UDAN subsidises regional flights.

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Key terms

  • Sagarmala
  • major ports
  • Major Port Authorities Act 2021
  • National Waterways
  • IWAI
  • NW-4
  • UDAN
  • Regional Connectivity Scheme
  • AAI
  • Vadhavan

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