Godavari–Krishna & Connected Canal System
A composite east-coast and inland system combining stretches of the Godavari and Krishna rivers with the Kakinada, Eluru, Commamur and Buckingham canals. It is the second-largest cargo-carrying waterway in the country, and development is partial.
NW-4 Route Map
Key stops along the waterway corridor.
Navigational Depth
Target depths by stretch. Values are project targets, not uniform across the entire waterway.
Facilities & Fixtures
Navigation, cargo handling, storage and connectivity infrastructure on this waterway.
Cargo Transported
Major commodities moved on this waterway.
Projects & Initiatives
Government projects and development programmes on this waterway.
Stretch-wise feasibility, fairway and terminal development studies under IWAI; several sections require restoration of canal navigability.
SourceChallenges
Key operational and structural challenges on this waterway.