Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday flagged off the “Namo Yamuna River Safari,” a recreational cruise service pitched as the opening step in a broader initiative to transform the capital’s riverfront into a major cultural and tourist destination.
The electric vessel, capable of carrying up to 30 passengers, operates along a northern stretch of the river between Sonia Vihar and a temple complex in Jagatpur. The service offers a 35- to 45-minute round trip, with round-trip tickets priced at Rs 500 alongside a basic entry fee of Rs 50.
The newly developed site features food kiosks, a restaurant, and a dedicated children’s zone.
Speaking at the launch, CM Gupta assured residents that upcoming cultural events, including Chhath Puja, would be celebrated with unprecedented grandeur. She credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for driving major infrastructure progress in the capital.
यमुना जी पर जाने के लिए लोग तरस जाते थे। सालों तक दिल्ली में दिल्लीवासी यमुना के तट पर पूजा करने से महरूम रहे। उनको घाट पर आने नहीं दिया जाता था। केस लगा दिया गया। कोर्ट में उनको पहुंचाया गया।
लेकिन आपके एक वोट की ताकत ने पहले ही साल में यमुना पर भव्य छठ का कार्यक्रम कराया। और मैं आपको विश्वास दिलाती हूं, इस साल पिछली बार से भी ज्यादा भव्य छठ हम लोग मिलकर मनाएंगे।
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— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) November 10, 2026
Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra announced plans to introduce additional boats and a light-and-sound show depicting the life of Lord Krishna.
Meanwhile, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh drew parallels to high-profile initiatives like Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati riverfront and Varanasi’s upgraded ghats, noting that newly awarded sewage treatment plant contracts will improve water quality as facilities come online.
