Delhi to Launch Recreational Yamuna River Cruise Service

Delhi is set to add a new attraction to its tourism landscape with the launch of a recreational river cruise service along the Yamuna.

New Tourism Attraction for Delhi
- Delhi will launch a recreational river cruise service on the Yamuna River on 10 November 2026.
- The service will operate along the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch of the river.

Inauguration by Senior Leaders
- The cruise service will be inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
- The event will be attended by:
- Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra
- Other central and state ministers, MPs, and senior officials.

Leveraging National Waterway-110
- The Yamuna has been designated National Waterway-110 under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
- The project aims to promote river-based tourism and recreational navigation in the national capital.

Successful Trial Runs
- Trial runs of the cruise vessel were successfully conducted before the launch.
- The tests were carried out in the presence of officials from IWAI and the Delhi Government.

Focus on Sustainable Tourism
- The service will use electric-powered cruise vessels.
- It supports clean mobility and environmentally friendly tourism development.

Enhancing Urban Tourism
- The initiative is expected to:
- Offer a unique leisure experience for residents and visitors.
- Increase public engagement with the Yamuna River. Add a new tourism attraction to the National Capital Re
-gion (NCR).

Multi-Agency Collaboration
The project has been developed by:
- Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)

In collaboration with:
- Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
- Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC)
- Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
- Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Government of Delhi

Significance
- The Yamuna River Cruise marks a major step in developing inland waterways for tourism, recreation, and sustainable urban mobility, while creating a new visitor attraction in Delhi.