Delhi’s chief minister Rekha Gupta inspected the Namo Yamuna River Safari project ahead of its upcoming launch
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by Delhi minister Kapil Mishra, inspected the capital’s first-ever Namo Yamuna River Safari ahead of its proposed soft launch before Chhath, describing it as a new experience for residents and a potential family picnic destination.
In March 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Delhi government agencies signed an agreement to develop cruise tourism along a four-kilometre stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. During the inspection, Gupta said the government planned to inaugurate the river safari before Chhath and expressed hope that it would offer visitors a peaceful experience on the Yamuna, news agency ANI reported. Gupta also congratulated the Central Government, the Delhi administration, the tourism department and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for their collective efforts in developing the project, ANI reported. Tickets for the river safari will be available online through the Delhi Tourism website, an official said, adding that the service aims to offer residents and tourists a new way to experience the city and its riverfront, news agency PTI reported.
Highlighting the project’s potential as a family-friendly recreational destination, the chief minister said it was being developed with consideration for the natural environment and the cleanliness of the Yamuna. The soft launch of the Namo Yamuna River Safari is set to begin today, with the Delhi government initiating trial runs.