<h1>$105M Project Launched to Upgrade Kolkata's Inland Water Transport, Enhance Urban Mobility & Boost Logistics Sector.</h1> The World Bank, along with the Indian and West Bengal governments, has initiated a $105 million project to enhance the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal. The project aims to improve passenger and freight movement across the Hooghly river, enhance urban mobility, and boost the logistics sector in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area. It will cover five populous districts, focusing on rehabilitating jetties, acquiring new ferries, and installing electronic gates. The initiative seeks to alleviate congestion, provide efficient transport alternatives, and transform Kolkata into a logistics hub, benefiting from its strategic location near Nepal and Bhutan.