Delhi to Launch First Yamuna River Recreational Cruise Service
· India · LiveMint, Indian Express
Delhi is set to launch its first recreational Yamuna River cruise service on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the electric-powered cruise along the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch. The initiative, led by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), aims to promote river-based tourism and offer a new recreational attraction in the national capital. The Yamuna was designated National Waterway-110 under the National Waterways Act, 2016. Trial runs of the cruise vessel were successfully conducted last month.
Why it matters
This new electric-powered cruise service provides Delhi residents and visitors with a sustainable recreational option and aims to boost river-based tourism in the capital. It also showcases the potential of inland waterways for cleaner transport.
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