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Chapter : 3. Liflines of National Economy
Water Ways
Water Ways Importance of Water ways : 1. It is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. 2. It is a fuel efficient and environment friendly mode of transport. 3. The element of wear and tear is very less. 4. More than 95 % of the country’s trade volume is moved by the sea. 5. With the development of National Waterways it has become main source of transportation for the natural trade. National water ways : 1. The Ganga river, between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km) 2. The Brahmputra river, between Sadiya and Dhubri. (891 km). 3. The West-Coast canal, between Kollam and Kottayam in Kerala. (168 km) 4. The Champakara canal (14 km) and Udyogmandal canal in Kerala (22 km)