Published: 20 November 2025Rajasthan
Rajasthan-Arabian Sea Connectivity Project: Preliminary Planning Begins for Inland Port Near Jalore
Official records show a Jalore inland-port/channel proposal to link landlocked Rajasthan toward the Arabian Sea, while a February 2024 PIB reply stated that National Waterway-48 (NW-48) had not been found feasible for development for shipping and navigation as per its final feasibility report.
The proposal is discussed as a way to connect western Rajasthan (Jalore, Barmer) toward the Gulf of Kutch, potentially reducing dependency on distant Gujarat ports such as Deendayal Port, Mundra and Pipavav, and could support exports of textiles, ceramics, marble, minerals, engineering goods and handicrafts from Rajasthan. Any navigable-waterway development remains subject to the official feasibility position.
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Which national waterway is planned for the Rajasthan-Arabian Sea connectivity?
Explanation · Correct answer ANational Waterway-48 (NW-48) is planned for connecting western Rajasthan to the Gulf of Kutch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the key development in '**Rajasthan-Arabian Sea Connectivity Project: Preliminary Planning Begin**'?
Government planning transport connectivity project linking landlocked Rajasthan to the Arabian Sea via National Waterway-48 (NW-48) and an Inland Port near Jalore district
What are the main objectives or goals of **Rajasthan-Arabian Sea Connectivity Project: Preliminary Planning Begins**?
Project aims to develop a navigable waterway connecting western Rajasthan (Jalore, Barmer) to the Gulf of Kutch, reducing dependency on distant Gujarat ports
What is the broader significance or impact of **Rajasthan-Arabian Sea Connectivity Project: Preliminary Planning Begins** for India?
Will support exports of textiles, ceramics, marble, minerals, engineering goods, and handicrafts from Rajasthan under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
What additional facts are known about **Rajasthan-Arabian Sea Connectivity Project: Preliminary Planning Begins**?
Could transform Rajasthan's export logistics and significantly reduce transport costs
Why is **Rajasthan-Arabian Sea Connectivity Project: Preliminary Planning Begins** important for RAS/UPSC competitive examinations?
This topic is significant for **RAS/UPSC** exams under the **Rajasthan** section. Key exam-relevant point: Could transform Rajasthan's export logistics and significantly reduce transport costs
