1,000 green vessels planned by 2047, says Sonowal
Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal says Rs.45,000 crore would be spent on the development of River Cruise Tourism in the coming years.
“We have also adopted a Roadmap for River Cruise Tourism for developing multiple other routes for cruise tourism on other National Waterways,” he said during a launch of projects in the North East region.
“This shows the immense potential that rests in the 20,000 km and vibrant inland waterways of our country.”
IWT sector is also witnessing environment friendly green initiatives viz. development of electric catamarans, Hydrogen Powered Catamaran Pax Vessels etc.
The initial target is to support transition of 1,000 vessels, ferries and boats over the next 10 years and eventually achieving the target of all Green Vessels by 2047.
The Minister has also launched major push for the development of waterways with unveiling projects worth of Rs.308 crore for North East region in Guwahati on 20 Feb 2024. Fiinews.com
