World bank sanctioned Rs 770 crore for water transportation for which State?

Correct answer is Assam Key Points World Bank sanctioned Rs 770 crore for Inland water transportation for Assam ● The Inland Water Transport (IWT) department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Bank for a Rs 770 crore loan to improve river transportation in the state. ● Under this, the government has taken an aggressive approach to make river transportation more hassle-free and secure. ● The newly launched vessels have the capacity of carrying 100 passengers and 50 two-wheelers and are powered with 180 HP twin engines which can travel at a speed of 10 knots forward speed. ● The vessels have advanced equipment such as control and monitoring, communication and navigation, GPS, wind measurement, lifesaving, and firefighting equipment. Additional Information About Assam ● Chief minister- Himanta Biswa Sarma ● Governor- Jagdish Mukhi