More Ro-Ro ferry services in pipeline under Sagarmala project; govt issues operational guidelines

More Ro-Ro ferry services in pipeline under Sagarmala project; govt issues operational guidelines

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Ministry is developing 45 Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry and waterway transportation projects at an estimated cost of Rs. 1900 Crore in order to reduce travel time logistics costs and pollution, the ministry said in an official statement. Through the initiative of Sagarmala, the Ministry established Ro-Pax Ferry … Read more

Govt sets up committee to create enabling eco-system to boost cruise tourism

Govt sets up committee to create enabling eco-system to boost cruise tourism

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said the government has set up a high-level committee to create an enabling eco-system for the development of cruise tourism in the country. The committee comprises government officials and cruise industry players. Sonowal on Saturday inaugurated the first two-day International Cruise Conference being held here. Speaking to the media … Read more

Ayodhya: Luxury cruise service to start on Saryu river; here’s what to expect

Ayodhya: Luxury cruise service to start on Saryu river; here’s what to expect

Ramayan cruise tour will cover 15 to 16 kilometres on the Sarayu river. (Photo Vishal Srivastava) A luxury cruise ride to revisit the splendour of Ramayan! As the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh preps up to turn the Ayodhya into the biggest religious destination for Hindus, the centre is clearing the deck for the … Read more