Kandla in Kuchchh was the first port developed soon after Independence to ease the volume of trade on the Mumbai port, in the wake of loss of Karachi port to Pakistan after the Partition. Mumbai is the biggest port with a spacious natural and well-sheltered harbour. The Jawaharlal Nehru port was plaRead more
Kandla in Kuchchh was the first port developed soon after Independence to ease the volume of trade on the Mumbai port, in the wake of loss of Karachi port to Pakistan after the Partition.
Mumbai is the biggest port with a spacious natural and well-sheltered harbour. The Jawaharlal Nehru port was planned with a view to decongest the Mumbai port and serve as a hub port for this region. This port accounts for about fifty per cent of India’s iron oreexport. New Mangalore port, located in Karnataka caters to the export of iron ore concentrates from Kudremukh mines.
Chennai is one of the oldest artificial ports of the country. It is ranked next to Mumbai in terms of the volume of trade and cargo. Vishakhapatnam is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port. This port was, originally, conceived as an outlet for iron ore exports. Paradwip port located in Odisha, specialises in the export of iron ore. Kolkata is an inland riverine port.
With a long coastline of 7,516.6 km, India is dotted with 12 major and 200 notified non-majors (minor/intermediate) ports. These major ports handle 95 per cent of India’s foreign trade.
With a long coastline of 7,516.6 km, India is dotted with 12 major and 200 notified non-majors (minor/intermediate) ports. These major ports handle 95 per cent of India’s foreign trade.
(i) In sufficient material Highways. (ii) Road in cities constructed as compared to village. (iii) Curvature of bridges are narrow and old. (iv) Most of the road are Non Metallic that’s why they are not in usage on rainy season.
(i) In sufficient material Highways.
(ii) Road in cities constructed as compared to village.
(iii) Curvature of bridges are narrow and old.
(iv) Most of the road are Non Metallic that’s why they are not in usage on rainy season.
. • The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km)-N.W. No.1. • The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km)-N.W. No.2. • The West-Coast Canal in Kerala (Kottapurma-Kollam, Udyogamandal and Champakkara canals-205 km) – N.W. No.3. • Specified stretches of Godavari and Krishna riveRead more
. • The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km)-N.W. No.1.
• The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km)-N.W. No.2.
• The West-Coast Canal in Kerala (Kottapurma-Kollam, Udyogamandal and Champakkara canals-205 km) – N.W. No.3.
• Specified stretches of Godavari and Krishna rivers along with Kakinada Puducherry stretch of canals (1078 km) – N.W. No.4.
• Specified stretches of river Brahmani along with Matai river, delta channels of Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal (588 km) – N.W. No.5.
Since the ancient period, India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. It is a fuel-efficient and environmeRead more
Since the ancient period, India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. It is a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport. India has inland navigation waterways of 14,500 km in length. Out of these only 5685 km are navigable by mechanised vessels.
Name any three important port for India and their significance?
Kandla in Kuchchh was the first port developed soon after Independence to ease the volume of trade on the Mumbai port, in the wake of loss of Karachi port to Pakistan after the Partition. Mumbai is the biggest port with a spacious natural and well-sheltered harbour. The Jawaharlal Nehru port was plaRead more
Kandla in Kuchchh was the first port developed soon after Independence to ease the volume of trade on the Mumbai port, in the wake of loss of Karachi port to Pakistan after the Partition.
See lessMumbai is the biggest port with a spacious natural and well-sheltered harbour. The Jawaharlal Nehru port was planned with a view to decongest the Mumbai port and serve as a hub port for this region. This port accounts for about fifty per cent of India’s iron oreexport. New Mangalore port, located in Karnataka caters to the export of iron ore concentrates from Kudremukh mines.
Chennai is one of the oldest artificial ports of the country. It is ranked next to Mumbai in terms of the volume of trade and cargo. Vishakhapatnam is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port. This port was, originally, conceived as an outlet for iron ore exports. Paradwip port located in Odisha, specialises in the export of iron ore. Kolkata is an inland riverine port.
What is the distribution of major ports in India?
With a long coastline of 7,516.6 km, India is dotted with 12 major and 200 notified non-majors (minor/intermediate) ports. These major ports handle 95 per cent of India’s foreign trade.
With a long coastline of 7,516.6 km, India is dotted with 12 major and 200 notified non-majors (minor/intermediate) ports. These major ports handle 95 per cent of India’s foreign trade.
See lessWhat waterways have been declared as the National Waterways by the Government?
(i) In sufficient material Highways. (ii) Road in cities constructed as compared to village. (iii) Curvature of bridges are narrow and old. (iv) Most of the road are Non Metallic that’s why they are not in usage on rainy season.
(i) In sufficient material Highways.
See less(ii) Road in cities constructed as compared to village.
(iii) Curvature of bridges are narrow and old.
(iv) Most of the road are Non Metallic that’s why they are not in usage on rainy season.
What waterways have been declared as the National Waterways by the Government?
. • The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km)-N.W. No.1. • The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km)-N.W. No.2. • The West-Coast Canal in Kerala (Kottapurma-Kollam, Udyogamandal and Champakkara canals-205 km) – N.W. No.3. • Specified stretches of Godavari and Krishna riveRead more
. • The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km)-N.W. No.1.
• The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km)-N.W. No.2.
• The West-Coast Canal in Kerala (Kottapurma-Kollam, Udyogamandal and Champakkara canals-205 km) – N.W. No.3.
See less• Specified stretches of Godavari and Krishna rivers along with Kakinada Puducherry stretch of canals (1078 km) – N.W. No.4.
• Specified stretches of river Brahmani along with Matai river, delta channels of Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal (588 km) – N.W. No.5.
Discuss about the Waterways?
Since the ancient period, India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. It is a fuel-efficient and environmeRead more
Since the ancient period, India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. It is a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport. India has inland navigation waterways of 14,500 km in length. Out of these only 5685 km are navigable by mechanised vessels.
See less