Question

Consider the following statements regarding River Information System of India:
1. It has been designed to monitor ecological health of major rivers.
2. It has been developed by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above

Aiming to avoid any collision and accidents of vessels on inland waterway networks, shipping ministry is launching a river information system (RIS) on the line of air traffic control (ATC). The system will also provide information on fairway (waterway), metrology and river safety. To begin with the first such system developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will be operational on the 500 km stretch of the Ganga between Haldia and Farakka. This is part of National Waterway-1, which covers Haldia to Allahabad. The system enhances swift electronic data transfer between mobile vessels and shore (Base stations) through advance and realtime exchange of information. RIS aims to streamline the exchange of information between waterway operators and users. This would facilitate: 1. Enhancement of inland navigation safety in ports and rivers 2. Better use of the inland waterways 3. Environmental protection