Which of the following statements is/are correct? A. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a substantial grant of over Rs 1,100 crore for the development of 25 inland waterways projects. B. The focus is on expediting crucial projects and ensuring their completion by January 2024. C. Out of the allocated funds, Rs 850 crore has been earmarked for Assam alone, supporting 15 key inland waterways projects.

The correct answer is All A, B, and C . In News Centre Allocates Rs 1,100 Crore for Inland Waterways and Ayush Projects. Key Points In a significant move to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the Northeast region, Union Sarbanda Sonowal announced a substantial grant of over R 1,100 crore for the development of 25 inland waterways projects. The focus is on expediting crucial projects and ensuring their completion by January 2024. Out of the allocated funds, Rs 850 crore has been earmarked for Assam alone, supporting 15 key inland waterways projects. The directive was issued to complete seven floating jetties at strategic locations in Assam, including Jogighopa, Pandu, Biswanath, Nimati, Bindhakata, Uriamghat, and Sadiya. Minister Sonowal reviewed the progress of 15 floating jetties on the Brahmaputra and 15 jetties on the Barak River, emphasizing the need for regular dredging of 88 identified shallow passages on the Brahmaputra to ensure smooth ship passage. Additional Information Sarbananda Sonowal He is an Indian politician of Bharatiya Janata Party from Assam. He has also served as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of India, from 2014 to 2016.