(i) Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are more suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. They are a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport.
(ii) Some waterways have been declared as the National Waterways by the Government:
(a) The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km) --N.W. No. 1
(b) The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km)-N.W. No. 2
(c) The West-Coast Canal in Kerala (Kottapurma-Komman, Udyogamandal and Champakkara Canals 205 km-N. W. No. 3).
