Delhi launches Namo Yamuna River Safari cruise service
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 40-minute electric boat service at Sonia Vihar on Tuesday.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Namo Yamuna River Safari on Tuesday at Sonia Vihar. The recreational cruise service on the Yamuna river was launched in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, according to reports from Moneycontrol and India Today.
The service operates on a stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, offering a 40-minute ride. Each air-conditioned, electric-powered boat can carry up to 30 passengers. Tickets are priced at Rs 500 per person and can be booked online through the Delhi Tourism website.
The boats are equipped with life jackets, an announcement system, and zero-discharge bio-toilets. Under operating requirements, vessels must be no more than two years old and operators must conduct at least four trips daily. The project was developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in collaboration with the Delhi government and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated the project would provide residents with a new recreational experience within the capital. Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said the initiative was a gift for residents and noted that more safari services would be added soon. Mishra also claimed that approximately 60 per cent of the work to clean the Yamuna has been finished.