Kankaria lake
The activities were stopped after the Vadodara Harni lake boat capsize in Jan 2024. The last meeting was held on Oct 31, when all work done to resume boating was reported to the committee. “Approval has been granted through AMC to the service provider to start boating and water sports from Nov 3, 2026. An emergency response centre with a 360-degree view has been built where Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services staff members will constantly monitor CCTV footage. There will be round-the-clock ambulance service, over 350 life jackets, CCTV cameras, walkie-talkies, and an announcement system.
An AMC official said, “The City Waterside Safety Committee was formed to ensure systematic implementation of Gujarat govt’s Boating Policy and SOP. The official said that permits, certificates and insurance documents from stakeholders have been obtained and verified. Officials from the NCC Naval units have given their green signal after site inspection, he said.
Ahmedabad: After being halted for more than two and a half years, boating and water sports at Kankaria Lakefront will resume from Tuesday. Suggestions made at the committee’s meetings have been implemented. The panel unanimously expressed satisfaction and granted approval. Signboards listing the dos and don’ts have been installed,” the official added.