The Indian government has undertaken 17 waterway projects to improve links between north-east India and the adjoining states.The proposed waterways are in addition to railway, air and road links being developed in the eight north-eastern states.About a hundred waterways are being developed across the country and 17 such projects planned for the north-eastern region.The multi-modal connectivity in the region has been undertaken on a priority basis to boost trade and to increase the movement of people.Earlier, Indian Parliament has passed the National Waterways Bill 2015 which seeks to add 106 inland waterways to the existing six National Waterways on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture.