In which year was the inland waterways authority setup?
Read Explanation:
The Inland Waterways Authority of India was established in 1986.
This authority was established on 27 October 1986 for the development and regulation of inland waterways in India.
Its headquarters are in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
The authority is responsible for the construction and maintenance of national waterways.
Main functions:
Conducts construction, survey and economic feasibility studies of national waterways.
Prepares standard designs for freight and passenger transport.
Enforces laws and regulations related to inland waterway transport.
