<h1>India to Invest Rs 50,000 Crore in Inland Waterways; 1,000 Green Vessels and Community Development Initiatives Planned.</h1> The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) announced over Rs 50,000 crore investment in inland waterways over five years to enhance infrastructure across 21 national waterways. Key initiatives include the Riverine Community Development Scheme to improve socio-economic conditions of coastal communities and the launch of 1,000 Green vessels. The plan aims to decongest railways and roadways while promoting economic and sustainable transportation. Significant projects include shipbuilding facilities, employment opportunities, and regional trade facilitation. New jetties and vessels are planned for various states, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Goa, and Jammu and Kashmir, with legislative reforms supporting these developments.