Published: 6 March 2026Economy
Four Riverine Lighthouses Foundation stones laid for Along Brahmaputra — India's First Inland Waterway Lighthouses
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stones for four riverine lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River on March 5, 2026 — India's first inland waterway lighthouse infrastructure project valued at approximately ₹84 crore. The four sites are Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat in Assam.
Each lighthouse will feature 20-meter structures powered entirely by solar energy, equipped with navigation aids for vessel safety along National Waterway-2 (River Brahmaputra). The project supports the Inland Waterways Authority of India's mission to develop NW-2 as a commercially viable transport corridor, reducing logistics costs and carbon emissions from road transport.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the four riverine lighthouses inaugurated along the Brahmaputra and where are they located?
The four riverine lighthouse sites along the Brahmaputra are **Bogibeel**, **Pandu**, **Silghat**, and **Biswanath Ghat** — all in **Assam**. Foundation stones laid by Union Minister **Sarbananda Sonowal** on **March 5, 2026**, these are India's first inland waterway lighthouses, valued at approximately **₹84 crore**.
Why are the Brahmaputra riverine lighthouses significant for India's inland waterway development?
The Brahmaputra riverine lighthouses are India's **first inland waterway lighthouse infrastructure**, supporting **National Waterway-2 (River Brahmaputra)** as a commercially viable transport corridor. They align with the **Inland Waterways Authority of India's** mission to develop NW-2 as a major freight route.
What technology powers the four inland waterway lighthouses on the Brahmaputra River?
Each of the four Brahmaputra riverine lighthouses features **20-meter structures powered entirely by solar energy**, equipped with navigation aids for vessel safety. The project is valued at approximately **₹84 crore** and falls under National Waterway-2.
Which minister inaugurated the foundation stones for India's first inland waterway lighthouses in 2026?
**Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal** (Ports, Shipping and Waterways) laid the foundation stones for India's first four inland waterway lighthouses along the **Brahmaputra River** in Assam on **March 5, 2026**.
What is National Waterway-2 and how do the Brahmaputra lighthouses support its development?
**National Waterway-2 (NW-2)** is the **River Brahmaputra** in Assam, designated as one of India's key inland waterways. The four solar-powered riverine lighthouses at **Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat** will provide navigation aids for vessel safety, enabling NW-2 to function as a commercially viable transport corridor.
