Odisha Chief Secretary chairs high-level meeting regarding development of National Waterway-5

03 Nov 2026, 16:09 by Subadh Nayak · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: A high-level meeting regarding the development of National Waterway-5 (NW-5) was held today in presence of Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Secretary GoI Vijay Kumar with Industry Stakeholders.

The interaction was held relating to the proposed development of NW-5 for a total length of about 588 KM. Out of this, Riverine Section stretches from Talcher to Paradip/Dhamra – 332 KM. Canal Section stretches from Dhamra to Geonkhali (in West Bengal) – 256 KM.

The development of NW-5 is aimed at strengthening inland waterway connectivity for the mineral and industrial belt and promoting port-led industrial development in Odisha. The project is presently under approval phase.

Odisha Chief Secretary chairs high-level meeting regarding development of National Waterway-5

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