Central team to study Krishna River Water Metro connecting Vijayawada and Amaravati
The Andhra Pradesh government is seeking federal clearance for a Water Metro project connecting Vijayawada and Amaravati to alleviate road congestion. A central team will conduct a feasibility study for the project, which aims to utilize the Krishna River for sustainable, eco-friendly urban transit.
Why it matters
This project represents a shift toward sustainable urban mobility and aligns with national net-zero goals by reducing reliance on road transport.
The Andhra Pradesh government has sought the Inland Waterways Authority of India’s (IWAI) clearance for a Water Metro covering the Krishna River Region, connecting Vijayawada with Amaravati, on the lines of the successful Kochi Water Metro project.
A team of the Government of India will be coming soon to do a preliminary study in response to the request by the A.P. Inland Waterways Authority (APIWA) Chairman Z. Siva Prasad.
In a letter to IWAI Chairman Sushil Kumar Lohani recently, Mr. Siva Prasad stated that three National Waterways (NW-4, NW-79 and NW-104) were passing through Andhra Pradesh, with the Krishna and Godavari rivers supporting about 250 operational inland vessels for cargo, ferries, and tourism.
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