**Policy Summary: Construction of Jetties in Bihar**
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has completed the construction of four pontoon jetties in the Bhagalpur District of Bihar. Specifically, one jetty each has been constructed at Kahalgaon and Tintanga, and two jetties have been constructed at Sultanganj. The total cost of this construction is Rs. 5.61 crore. Furthermore, onshore facilities are currently under construction at Sultanganj, Kahalgaon, and Bateshwarstan, with an estimated cost of Rs. 2.80 crore. This information was provided by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The Indian government ministry responsible for ports, shipping, and waterways.
Bihar: The state in India where the jetties were constructed.
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI): An autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways responsible for inland waterways development.
Kahalgaon: A location in Bhagalpur District, Bihar where a pontoon jetty was constructed.
Tintanga: A location in Bhagalpur District, Bihar where a pontoon jetty was constructed.
Sultanganj: A location in Bhagalpur District, Bihar where two pontoon jetties and onshore facilities were constructed.
Bhagalpur District: The district in Bihar where the jetty construction project took place.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal: The Union Minister of Port, Shipping and Waterways who provided the information to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Construction of Jetties in Bihar
Posted On: 25 JUL 2025 1:27PM by PIB Delhi
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping
and Waterways, has constructed four (4) Pontoon Jetties, one (1) each at Kahalgaon & Tintanga and two (2) at
Sultanganj in Bhagalpur District of Bihar at a cost of Rs. 5.61 crore. In addition, onshore facilities are also
being constructed at Sultanganj, Kahalgaon and Bateshwarstan at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.80 crore.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Port, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda
Sonowal in written reply to the Lok Sabha.
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