Full Form of JMY

What is JMY?

Jal Marg Yojana (JMY) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at developing and enhancing inland waterway transportation across the country. The scheme focuses on improving navigation, dredging, and terminal infrastructure on National Waterways, particularly the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system (National Waterway 1). JMY seeks to reduce logistics costs, decongest road and rail networks, and promote eco-friendly cargo movement. It is implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The project involves significant investment in fairway maintenance, vessel design, and multimodal terminals at towns like Varanasi, Sahibganj, and Haldia. JMY also aligns with the Sagarmala programme and India’s commitment to sustainable transport. Exams such as UPSC Civil Services, State PCS, and SSC often feature questions on flagship schemes like JMY for their impact on trade, environment, and regional development. While initially focused on the Ganga, the scheme’s success could be replicated on other rivers.

JMY का फुल फॉर्म

Example

The central government allocated additional funds under JMY to deepen the channel on National Waterway 1 for year-round cargo movement.

JMY — frequently asked questions