New Delhi: Delhi’s new recreational attraction, its first Yamuna cruise service, will be launched Tuesday, offering residents and tourists an opportunity to explore the city from the water.
Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal , in the presence of lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and chief minister Rekha Gupta, will inaugurate the service at Sonia Vihar.
The service is being introduced as part of efforts to develop Yamuna as a recreational and tourism destination in the capital.
The eco-friendly cruise is expected to give visitors a different perspective of Delhi’s skyline and heritage while opening up a new avenue for leisure activities along the river, said sources. Trial runs were conducted in Oct in the presence of senior officials from Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Delhi govt. The initiative is being spearheaded by IWAI under the Union ministry of ports, shipping and waterways. The cruise vessels will be electrically powered, highlighting the potential of inland waterways for clean and sustainable transport. The boats will also have safety arrangements, including life jackets and public announcement systems.