Each lighthouse will stand 20 metres tall, be visible for up to 14 nautical miles, and operate entirely on solar power.
Hydrographic and thalweg surveys are performed weekly to monthly on 22 national waterways to determine safe draft for vessels.
The River Information Service integrates Automatic Identification System data, Very High Frequency communications, and meteorological sensors to manage traffic.
Digital Electronic Navigational Charts have been created for 18 waterways, accessible via web and mobile apps.
Freight moved on inland waterways grew from 29 million tonnes in 2014‑15 to 218 million tonnes in 2025‑26, supporting the Maritime India Vision 2030.
The Inland Waterways Authority of India conducts hydrographic surveys to monitor river depth and update the Least Available Depth information.
Digital platforms such as the Portal for Asset and Navigation Information and the Vessel Tracker provide real‑time charts, vessel positions, and weather data.
Moving freight by inland waterways reduces transport costs and carbon emissions compared with road and rail.
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