The Inland Water Transport Development Company (IWTDC) is an initiative launched by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan established in 2014.[1][2] The primary objective of this company is to establish an inland water transport system spanning the corridor of the Indus River, extending from Port Qasim to Nowshera.[3] It is situated in Rawalpindi. Additionally, operational facilities are in the process of being established at Daudkhel and at three field camps along the River Indus.[4]
| Company type | Government Initiative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transport |
| Headquarters | , Pakistan |
Area served | Indus River Corridor (From Port Qasim to Nowshera) |
Key people | Mr. Naeem Sarfraz (Initiator) |
| Services | Inland navigation |
| Owner | Government of Punjab, Pakistan |
| Website | iwt |
Background
editThe Inland Water Transport Development Company (IWTDC) was established under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017. The Government of Punjab plays a pivotal role in financing and wholeheartedly backing the company's endeavors to develop and substantiate the advantages of water transport.[5][2] The endeavor to create a navigation channel stemmed from the collaborative efforts of a group of private sector professionals, with Naeem Sarfraz at the helm.[6] These dedicated efforts spanned numerous years in pursuit of this goal.[7][8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "India, inland water transport and water rights". The Express Tribune. January 27, 2022.
- ^ a b "The Company | Inland Water Transport Development Company".
- ^ "Welcome to Inland Water Transport Development Company | Inland Water Transport Development Company".
- ^ "Pakistan Inland water transport". Pakistan Defence. December 27, 2018.
- ^ Abbas, Hassan (February 25, 2016). "The Indus Inland Waterways System – the next big thing for Asia?". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "دریائی راستے پاکستان کی تقدیر بدل سکتے ہیں". Independent Urdu. February 25, 2021.
- ^ "Background | Inland Water Transport Development Company".
- ^ "GSSR - Global Social Sciences Review". www.gssrjournal.com. doi:10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).57. S2CID 248443870.
External links
edit- iwt
.punjab .gov .pk – official website