The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways recently announced the development of Tizu Zunki (National Waterways 101) and Doyang River Lake tourism in Nagaland.
About Tizu and Zunki Rivers:
- The Tizu River, originating from Longkhim in Nagaland, flows northeastward through Zunheboto and Phek districts.
- Tizu river in Nagaland further flows into Chindown river (Third largest Tributary of river Irrawaddy river), also known as Ningthi river in Myanmar, at Htamanthi in Myanmar.
- Chindown River further enters into Irrawaddy River – the largest river of Myanmar.
- The Zunki River, the largest tributary of the Tizu, begins in the northeastern Changdong forest and meets the Tizu below Kiphire.
- National Waterway 101, crucial for Inland Water Transport (IWT), runs from Longmatra to Avangkhu in Nagaland.
- It provides an alternative route for cargo movement from the Northeast to international trade routes via the Irrawaddy River which drains into the Andaman Sea.
About Doyang River:
- It is the longest river in Nagaland, and originates from Japfü Hill in Manipur.
- It is also known as Dzu among the Angami people who live there.
- It flows southwest through Nagaland’s Kohima district and eventually joins the Dhansiri River in Assam, which then drains into the Brahmaputra.
- The River hosts the Doyang Hydroelectric Power Plant with a capacity of 75MW.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What are the major rivers in Nagaland?
Nagaland is primarily traversed by four major rivers: Doyang, Dikhu, Tizu, and Milak.
How does National Waterway 101 contribute to transportation in Nagaland?
National Waterway 101, which runs from Longmatra to Avangkhu in Nagaland, plays a crucial role in Inland Water Transport (IWT), as an alternative route for cargo movement from Northeast India to international trade routes via Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River.
Where does the Doyang River originate?
The Doyang River, the longest river in Nagaland, originates from Japfü Hill in Manipur.