E-cruises for Ayodhya, Kashi flagged off promoting inland waterways
11 months, 2 weeks ago

E-cruises for Ayodhya, Kashi flagged off promoting inland waterways

Hindustan Times  

Sarbananda Sonowal, the union minister of ports, shipping, waterways and AYUSH, flagged off two electric-powered cruise vehicles from Kolkata to Ayodhya and Kashi on Monday. Dayashankar Singh, minister of state for transport of Uttar Pradesh, however, mentioned that the first meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council in Kolkata took place on board the vessel MV Ganges Queen at the Kolkata Dock Complex. The minister further stated that there are 111 inland waterways in the Center and the state combined, out of which 11 are in UP, offering significant potential for inland waterways. The development of inland waterways will not only provide relief from pollution but also generate revenue, helping alleviate the increasing traffic pressure on roads, according to Singh.

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