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Shipping Minister & Delhi CM launch Namo Yamuna Cruise Service

New Delhi, Nov 10 (UNI) Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the Namo Yamuna River Cruise Service at Sonia Vihar, in an important step towards promoting river-based tourism and eco-friendly transport.
Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said the project reflects the government's commitment to harnessing India's vast inland waterways potential under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Under PM Modi’s leadership, India's rivers and inland waterways are emerging as important drivers of economic growth, tourism and sustainable connectivity. The launch of Delhi's first recreational cruise service on the Yamuna is another step towards reconnecting people with our rivers and unlocking their immense potential,” Sonowal said.
“We are transforming waterways into avenues for tourism, trade and livelihoods while advancing our commitment to cleaner and more efficient mobility,” he added.
CM Gupta, in her remarks, said that ‘Maa Yamuna’ is an integral part of Delhi’s identity, culture, religious faith and traditions, while describing the occasion as a historic moment.
Gupta added that Namo Yamuna River Safari is not merely a cruise or a boat service, but an initiative that reflects people’ faith, devotion and love for the river.
Minister of State and Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra and MoS Shantanu Thakur, MP Manoj Tiwari, Cabinet Ministers Parvesh Verma, Manjinder Sirsa and Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra were also present on the occasion.
CM urged Delhi residents to visit the destination with their families, bring their children to see holy Yamuna and enjoy nature.
Taking a dig at previous governments, Gupta said that politics had earlier revolved around allegations, counter-allegations and excuses instead of development.
Kapil Mishra said that the river Safari would offer a new tourism experience through which people will be able to enjoy the scenic views, and experience the river and its surroundings.
Facilities such as a creative zone, food zone, gaming activities and a kids' zone have also been developed at the place where the cruise begins.
The Delhi Government and the Inland Waterways Authority of India have also launched a pilot project for recreational boating and short-distance ferry services.
The entry fee to the premises has been fixed at Rs 50, while the proposed fare for a complete cruise journey is Rs 500.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Parvesh Verma has said, “Our government’s priority from day one has been to clean Maa Yamuna and develop a beautiful riverfront for Delhi. I firmly believe that a riverfront can become a reality only when the river itself is clean.”
He said that during last 18 months, the government has taken forward the rejuvenation work across Delhi’s stretch of the river.
“What makes me happiest is seeing the excitement on people’s faces. For years, people had almost forgotten that a river flows through Delhi. Today, they are beginning to see the Yamuna as a river, not just a drain,” Verma added.
“Keeping the Yamuna clean is a collective responsibility. I urge every Delhiite to become a partner in this effort so that we can once again take pride in our river,” Verma added.
Verma also said that he enjoyed jet skiing amid the waves of Yamuna, and the experience was truly memorable.
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