SRINAGAR, Aug. 2 -- In a significant push towards sustainable urban transport and ecological conservation, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress on launching the Inland Water Transport (IWT) in Srinagar, as well as assess ongoing lake conservation efforts.

The meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, Transport; Commissioner, SMC; Vice Chairman, LCMA; representatives from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and other stakeholders.

The meeting began with an in-depth review of steps taken to operationalise the water transport on the iconic River Jhelum of the valley. The officials from IWAI and concerned departments highlighted that significant progress has been m...