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  Developing Inland Waterway Ecosystem  in West Bengal * Dr. Saumitra Mohan Being a state with a great network of rivers and expansive water bodies, West Bengal  boasts of one of the longest navigable waterway network s  in the country, with approximately 4,593 kilometers of rivers and canals, of which 97% are navigable. This rich network of waterways—anchored by rivers like the Ganges, and their tributaries  including Damodar, Bhagirathi,and Hooghly —has historically played a pivotal role in trade, connectivity, and regional development. As we move forward, our inland waterway ecosystem is not only helping us strengthen West Bengal’s economy ,  but is also contribut ing  significantly to India's sustainable development goals.  In recent times, major strides have been made in the public and private sector in transforming the inland water scenario in the state. West Bengal’s waterways present an immense opportunity for economic and environmental pr...