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Bihar launches Ganga water metro in Patna

Patna, Nov 10 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said Tuesday the launch of the Water Metro service on the Ganga in Patna marks an important step towards promoting eco-friendly tourism and modernising water transport.
The service will offer tourists a new way to experience the Ganga while providing local residents with an alternative mode of transport to avoid traffic congestion on Ashok Rajpath, he said.
Choudhary today flagged off a catamaran vessel from Digha Ghat to Kangan Ghat in Patna. The Tourism Department's initiative aims to promote environment-friendly tourism and provide passengers with modern and convenient water transport facilities.
The Chief Minister said the service would strengthen tourism prospects in the state capital and provide residents with a convenient travel option along the Ganga.
The modern catamaran vessel has a passenger capacity of 50 and operates primarily on electric power through a hybrid propulsion system. It is equipped with an announcement system, air-conditioning, toilets and wheelchair facilities, among other amenities.
The service will operate from Digha Minar Ghat to Gandhi Ghat and return to Digha in the evening.
The fare has been fixed at Rs 50 per adult passenger. Children below five years of age can travel free of charge, while those aged between five and 12 years will be charged half the adult fare.
Tickets are currently available at the counter at Digha Ghat. An online booking facility is expected to be introduced shortly.
Fast chargers and shore chargers have been installed at Digha Minar Ghat and Gandhi Ghat to facilitate battery charging. The service is planned to be extended to Kangan Ghat in the future.
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