PM Modi Highlights Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s Vision for Rejuvenated Indian Waterways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spotlighted a compelling write-up by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal that emphasises the transformative potential of India’s rivers. Sharing the piece on the official PMO India X handle, the Prime Minister described India’s rivers as “not just symbols of heritage, they are highways of progress!”

Sonowal’s article outlines how the Modi-led government has reimagined and revitalised the country’s waterways, turning them into vital arteries for logistics, tourism, and infrastructure development. “India’s waterways are being rediscovered, reimagined, and rejuvenated under the Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji led Govt,” Sonowal noted in his post on X.

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The write-up showcases the government’s efforts to harness inland waterways as a sustainable and efficient mode of transport, boosting economic growth and connectivity. The rejuvenation of these waterways is seen as a key element in the broader vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).

By highlighting Sonowal’s vision, PM Modi reinforces the importance of leveraging India’s natural resources to drive progress and modernisation, reflecting the government’s commitment to innovative infrastructure solutions.

India’s rivers are not just symbols of heritage, they are highways of progress! Union Minister Shri @sarbanandsonwal shares his vision for rejuvenated waterways and how they are sailing towards a Viksit Bharat.

Read the piece to know how logistics, tourism and infrastructure… https://t.co/D91w9nDa3c

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 17, 2025