Goa, July 26 -- For generations, Goa's rivers have served as vital arteries for local life. Now, that heritage is poised to meet modern innovation as the State government commissions the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Goa Water Metro-a project designed to knit together key hubs like Panjim, Vasco and Old Goa into a sustainable, water-based transit network. ANIL KUMAR MISHRA examines

Inspired by Kochi's Water Metro, the pro-posed Goa Water Metro seeks to leverage the State's rivers-the Mandovi, Zuari and their tributaries to ease road congestion, shorten travel times, and push Goa toward greener, more resilient transport options. A feasibility study led by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) mapped roughly 111 kilometres of potential r...