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Bihar is moving towards modern water transportation by training students to build new boats.
Bihar is taking a big step to improve water transport. The state will start training students to make Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) boats instead of the old wooden ones. This training will begin at the National Inland Shipping Institute (NINII) by the end of this year.
These new boats are special because they will last longer without needing repairs—up to 10 years! Also, they will be cheaper to build. The project director shared this exciting news with Transport Minister Shravan Kumar during a recent meeting.
The new boats will be around 10 meters long and can carry about 25 to 30 people at once. It will take around four months to build one boat, using materials sourced from Kolkata and Mumbai. The Minister also looked at how the water metro service works while traveling from Gaighat to Digha Ghat.
The Transport Minister highlighted that river transport is a more affordable and eco-friendly option compared to trains and roads. It will make transport of goods like sand and vegetables easier, reducing traffic jams and accidents on the roads.
Next, the Transport Minister will attend a meeting in Kochi to discuss the future of inland waterways in Bihar. This meeting aims to solve current problems and boost job opportunities in the region.
Summary:
- Bihar is training students to build new FRP boats.
- These boats will last longer and cost less to make.
- Each boat can carry 25 to 30 people.
- River transport is cheaper and safer for goods.
- A meeting in Kochi will discuss improving waterways in Bihar.
