Rekha Gupta launches Namo Yamuna River Safari cruise in Delhi
The electric vessel service offers a six-kilometre round trip between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur for Rs 500 per passenger.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Namo Yamuna River Safari at Sonia Vihar on Tuesday. The recreational cruise service, which follows trial operations, offers a six-kilometre round trip between Sonia Vihar and a temple complex in Jagatpur.
According to reports from Pragativadi, The News Mill and Urban Acres, the electric vessel can carry between 30 and 40 passengers. Round-trip tickets are priced at Rs 500, with an additional basic entry fee of Rs 50.
The site includes food kiosks, a restaurant, and a children's zone. Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said plans are in place to introduce more boats and a light-and-sound show about the life of Lord Krishna.
Chief Minister Gupta stated the initiative reflects the devotion of people towards the river. She noted that the government is working to balance development with the preservation of heritage.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the launch and praised the vision for developing inland waterways. Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh noted that new sewage treatment plant contracts will help improve water quality as they become operational.
The project is being developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) with support from the Delhi Development Authority, the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, the Delhi Jal Board and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department.