Delhi govt set to launch Yamuna cruise on Feb 20 Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur| India News
The Delhi government is planning to launch a Yamuna cruise service on February 20, as the flagship event of celebrations marking the first anniversary of the Bharatiya Janata Party coming to power, said officials. Workers prepare a cruise ship, ahead of the launch of cruise service on Yamuna river, in New Delhi. (PTI) “We plan to launch the cruise on February 20 and a trial run is planned for February 16 or 17,” said an official. The service is part of the government’s river rejuvenation and tourism development plan. According to officials, the one-hour cruise will operate between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, covering a five-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna. It will offer passengers a panoramic views of the ghats and the natural landscape along the riverbanks, said officials. The boat for the cruise can accommodate 32 people, including two crew members. The jetties will include boarding zones, ticket counters, and waiting areas. The boat has been built by Mumbai-based Inspiration Marine Pvt Ltd, and has a hull painted blue with a maroon underside, and a …
