Use inland waterways for passenger and cargo transport
Bharatiya Janata Party · Goa Legislative Assembly Election 2022
Last updated 20 Jun 2026
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Original manifesto wording
“We shall build a world class eco-friendly transportation infrastructure for Goa. We will reduce end-to-end travel time to less than an hour by harness-ing the state's inland waterways for both passenger and cargo transporta-tion”
Our Assessment
On track, but not fulfilled. The promise is to harness Goa's inland waterways for both passenger and cargo transportation. River Navigation Department officially says it provides river transport service to commuters, especially islanders, and transports the public, vehicles and goods across rivers; it also lists 17 ferry routes. Captain of Ports says Goa's inland waterways can provide quick and economical transportation for both passengers and cargo, and that the department undertakes dredging, navigational aids and landing facilities. Goa Budget Speech 2025-26 says an IWAI feasibility study is underway for using water bodies for tourism and affordable transport and mentions Ro-Ro ferry boats and replacement ferry boats. This confirms policy and operational movement, but not full statewide transformation or the promised travel-time outcome.
Sources & Evidence
Government of Goa Budget Speech 2025-26 - River Navigation
Government of Goa Budget 2025-26 - Demand No. 77 River Navigation
Captain of Ports Department, Government of Goa - Aims and Objectives
River Navigation Department - Government of Goa
BJP Goa Assembly Election 2022 manifesto
Promise Timeline
Goa Budget Speech 2025-26 said an IWAI feasibility study was underway to use the state's water bodies for tourism and affordable transport, and mentioned Ro-Ro ferry boats and replacement ferry boats.
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