India has achieved a significant milestone in its inland water transport sector, with a record-breaking cargo movement of 145.5 million tonnes in the fiscal year 2024–25. This achievement reflects a substantial growth rate of 20.86% and highlights the country's commitment to enhancing its inland waterways infrastructure. The government has expanded the National Waterways from 5 to 111, with a focus on developing key infrastructure such as Multi-Modal Terminals, Inter-Modal Terminals, community jetties, and embracing green technologies like Hybrid Electric and Hydrogen Vessels to promote sustainability and reduce pollution. Initiatives like the Jalvahak Scheme, with a budget of ₹95.42 crore, aim to incentivize cargo owners to utilize waterways by offering operating cost incentives and scheduled services on strategic routes. Furthermore, policy measures including extending tonnage tax benefits to inland vessels, creating regulatory frameworks for private investments, and integrating ports with inland waterways are driving efficiency and promoting private sector participation. The government has set ambitious targets to increase the modal share of freight movement through inland waterways and aims to achieve more than 200 million metric tonnes by 2030 and over 500 million metric tonnes by 2047 as part of its Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision. These developments signify a positive outlook for the growth and sustainability of India's inland water transport sector.