Delhi government launches Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari to boost tourism along Yamuna riverfront

The Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari is set to launch in the national capital on Tuesday offering Delhi residents a new recreational attraction along the Yamuna riverfront with an approximately 30minute cruise between Sonia Vihar and JagatpurAnnouncing the launch Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said the cruise service would be handed over to the people of Delhi from Tuesday as part of efforts to promote tourism and provide new leisure opportunities in the cityIn a post on X the Delhi Minister wrote ldquoTo promote tourism on the Yamuna the Namo Yamuna Cruise will be handed over to Delhi residents starting tomorrowrdquoldquoDelhi residents will be able to enjoy this exciting journey from Sonia Vihar in our constituency to the Jagatpur Shani Temple In view of preparations for tomorrows event I inspected the site in Sonia Vihar along with officials from all departments Our government is fully committed to fulfilling all its promises to Delhi residentsrdquo he wroteThe launch follows a trial run on October 26 when Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accompanied by Mishra inspected the sixkilometre stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur to review arrangements and assess the services readinessTaking to social media platform X after the inspection Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said The trial run of lsquoNamo Yamuna Cruise Safarirsquo has begun Today an inspection of the 6km route from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur was conducted and preparations were reviewed Instructions have been given to officials to pay special attention to cleanliness security and passenger convenienceThe Chief Minister had also expressed the governments intention to introduce the service before Chhath Mahaparv highlighting its potential to provide families with a new recreational destination in the capitalOur effort is to launch this service before Chhath Mahaparv People of Delhi will be able to visit Mother Yamuna with their families enjoy a cruise ride and get a new spot in the capital itself to celebrate a picnic This will boost tourism in Delhi increase local businesses and open up new employment opportunities On this occasion Cabinet colleague Shri Kapil Mishra Ji along with relevant officials was also present she saidDescribing the project as an example of cooperation between different government agencies Mishra said it was being jointly implemented by the Central government the Delhi Development Authority DDA the Delhi government and Delhi TourismThis is a wonderful project that serves as an example of how setting aside political differences and working together can produce beautiful results he saidEach cruise ride will last approximately 30 minutes allowing passengers to experience the Yamuna while enjoying the riverfront surroundingsBeyond the cruise service the proposed attractions along the riverfront include a musical fountain depicting the story of Maa Yamuna water sports facilities a food park and a dedicated childrens zone These facilities are expected to make the stretch an attractive destination for families and visitorsMishra also said that the project had been developed in accordance with the standards prescribed by the National Green Tribunal NGT and applicable environmental regulationsAccording to officials tickets for the cruise service will be made available online through the Delhi Tourism websiteThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever