The central government is undertaking the development of six inland waterways in Odisha to enhance cargo transport and river cruise tourism.
The initiative led by the Inland Waterways Authority of india (IWAI), covers the Brahmani and Mahanadi delta & east coast canal (NW-5), Baitarni river (NW 14), Birupa river- Badi Genguti-Brahmani River system (NW 22), Buddha Balanga River (NW23), Mahanadi River (NW 64), and Subarnarekha River (NW 96).