'Namo Yamuna River Safari' launched in Delhi in bid to boost tourism; 6-km cruise planned
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has inaugurated the 'Namo Yamuna River Safari,' an eco-friendly tourism project featuring a 6-km cruise between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. The site includes recreational amenities and a light-and-sound show intended to boost local tourism.
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This project represents a significant infrastructure and recreational investment aimed at urban development and promoting the Yamuna River as a tourist destination.
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday launched the recreational ‘Namo Yamuna River Safari’ at Sonia Vihar, calling it a reflection of people's deep-rooted faith and devotion to ‘Maa Yamuna’.The eco-friendly tourism initiative offers a 6-km round-trip cruise between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur.Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra and deputy chief minister Parvesh Verma were also present at the launch.Following the inauguration, Sonowal, Gupta and Mishra enjoyed a cruise ride on the Yamuna River.Addressing the gathering, Gupta said the initiative would offer Delhi residents a new recreational experience, which they earlier had to travel to other cities to enjoy."Today, we are all set to witness something truly special here in Delhi: the launch of the 'Namo Yamuna Safari' on the sacred Yamuna River.
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