The Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated the Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam on February 18, 2025. The terminal’s inaugural shipment comprised 110 metric tonnes of coal and stone chips, dispatched to Bangladesh via vessels MV Trishul, Ajay, and Dikshu.
Strategically located 91 km from Gelephu, Bhutan, and 108 km from the Bangladesh border, the terminal is poised to enhance trilateral trade among India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. By 2027, it is projected to handle 1.1 million tonnes of cargo annually.
Constructed at a cost of more than Rs 820 million, the facility features an RCC jetty, administrative and customs offices, and substantial storage areas. This development aligns with India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy, aiming to bolster regional connectivity and economic integration.