Gist of PIB | Longest Vessel to sail on Brahmaputra For UPSC IAS Current Affairs Preparation

Context

A landmark achievement has been marked by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways as the MV Ram Prasad Bismil became the longest vessel to sail on the river Brahmaputra. 

Gist Of PIB For UPSC IAS Current Affairs Preparation

An Overview

• The MV Ram Prasad Bismil, a 90 metre-long flotilla, was flagged off from Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port at Haldia.
• This longest vessel will sail on the Brahmaputra and will anchor at the Pandu Port after the completion of cargo movement from Haldia to the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route. 

Gist Of PIB For UPSC IAS Current Affairs Preparation

Significance

• With this landmark achievement, the way has been laid for the commencement of barging operations between Kolkata to Guwahati through the Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route. 
• The Inland Waterways Authority of India as well as the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority worked in collaboration for the smooth cargo movement of the longest vessel, making the event a historic one. 
• This is in line with the ambitious target of India to bring ‘Transformation through Transportation’.