New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- 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 w...