PERSPECTIVES OF INDIAN WATERWAYS’ DEVELOPMENT AND SEARCH FOR NEW NICHES OF COOPERATION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND INDIA
- Authors: Grineva A.A.1
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Affiliations:
- the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India
- Issue: Vol 17, No 3 (2021)
- Pages: 108-117
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2541-8025/article/view/532191
- ID: 532191
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Abstract
The article analyzes the current situation with inland cargo transportation in India and its trends. The main focus is made on current projects on the development of cargo shipping and steps taken by the Government of India to increase cargo transportation via inland waterways. There were identified the most promising waterways to launch and develop shipping operations. The material presented in the article reveals the potential for the development of cooperation in the field of inland cargo transportation for Russian companies, incl. possibility for joint projects in dredging, construction of infrastructure, shipbuilding.
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Anastasia A. Grineva
the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India
Email: anastasia_grin@list.ru
Consultant, Economic Division New Delhi, Republic of India
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