The present IWT's forerunner was set up in 1865. At that time the organization functioned as a private enterprise under the name of Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Limited (IFCL). Under the plan to provide a new administrative order, the " Inland Water Transport Board" was renamed as " Inland Water Transport Corporation" in 1972. It has been changed to the present name of "Inland Water Transport" with effect from 1st April 1989.
The present IWT's forerunner was set up in 1865. At that time the organization functioned as a private enterprise under the name of Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Limited (IFCL). Under the plan to provide a new administrative order, the " Inland Water Transport Board" was renamed as " Inland Water Transport Corporation" in 1972. It has been changed to the present name of "Inland Water Transport" with effect from 1st April 1989.
The present IWT's forerunner was set up in 1865. At that time the organization functioned as a private enterprise under the name of Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Limited (IFCL). Under the plan to provide a new administrative order, the " Inland Water Transport Board" was renamed as " Inland Water Transport Corporation" in 1972. It has been changed to the present name of "Inland Water Transport" with effect from 1st April 1989.
