Which State Government has recently announced to set up a company for boosting the river transport system in the state?

The correct answer is ‘Assam’ Key Points Assam government has decided to set up a company, Assam Inland Waterways Company Limited (AIWCL) to boost the river transport system in the state. The Chief Minister will be the chairman of Assam Inland Waterways Company Limited. The company’s mandate is to establish, maintain and operate cost-effective water transportation services within Assam including river cruises, and develop and maintain all-weather ports, jetties, and passenger terminals . The state cabinet also approved a contract for the construction of Terminal and Riverine Infrastructure at Guwahati Hathway Ghat and the total contract value will be Rs 289.45 crore. The Assam cabinet approved Assam Bridge Project-IIa 4.08 km long 4-lane extra dosed PSC Bridge over the Brahmaputra River connecting Palasbari and Sualkuchi at a cost of Rs 3197 crore . The state cabinet also approved the enhancement of state subsidy for houses being constructed under PMAY HFA (Urban) from Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 in respect of all incomplete houses . Around 34 Polytechnics and 43 Government ITIs are to be upgraded as Centres of Excellence in association with Tata Technologies Limited (TTL) and the proposed project cost will be Rs 2,390 crore. Assam Complex will be established at Tiware village, Raigarh district of Maharashtra for promoting state’s rich cultural heritage .