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Inland navigation is a fuel-effective, environment-friendly and economical means of transport. India has virtually 14,500 km of traversable watercourses, consisting of rivers, canals, creeks and backwaters, largely from Kerala. From 3,700 km of primary river watercourses, only 2,000 are being employed. Almost 16 million tonnes of goods are ferried through inline watercourses. Presently, a few extents in Ganga, Bhagirathi, Hooghly (West Bengal), Brahmaputra and Barak (Assam), Mandvi in Goa, backwaters of Kerala and deltaic areas of Krishna and Godavari in Andhra are being used. Ganga will be operated in near future, between Farrakka and Patna and then upto Allahabad.
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Recently Updated Articles in Geography of India
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| • | Nilgiri Hills
The Nilgiri Hills in South India, often referred to as the "Blue Mountains," are renowned for their lush forests, diverse wildlife, and captivating waterfalls. These hills are a haven for nature enthusiasts.
| | | • | Chatham Island
Chatham Island, nestled within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is home to the historic Chatham Saw Mill, Asia`s largest and oldest saw mill. With a rich industrial heritage dating back to 1883, it plays a vital role in meeting the timber needs of the region.
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The Chambal River is an important river in the Malwa plateau and a tributary of the Yamuna River. The Chambal River is renowned for its unique flora and fauna. It is adorned with dams, contributing to regional development.
| | | • | Laterite Soil in India
Laterite soil is rich in iron oxides and proves versatile in both agriculture and construction. It is mainly found in plateaus and hilly regions in India such as Western Ghats, Easter Ghats, Chotanagpur plateau, etc.
| | | • | Arabian Sea
Arabian Sea is a region of the Indian Ocean surrounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran.
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