Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal along with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena reviewed the ongoing works for the Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project in New Delhi on Tuesday. After reviewing the progress of projects, Mr Sonowal said that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to sustainable and modern waterways. He added that Eco-friendly cruise tourism on the Yamuna is a major milestone, paving the way for cleaner, greener and more efficient water transport that will boost connectivity and tourism in New Delhi.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways informed that the project, located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. It added that the project is expected to provide a new green tourism experience and enhance connectivity through eco-friendly river travel. It added that the initiative is being developed at an estimated cost of 20 crore rupees. As part of efforts to promote inland water transport and short-distance urban tourism, the Ministry is developing facilities along a 6-7 kilometers round-trip corridor between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur.
