In a major milestone, the 'Namo Yamuna River Safari' service has been launched at Sonia Vihar in the national capital on Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026.
The eco-friendly tourism initiative offers a 6-km round-trip experience between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur.
Union Minister for Shipping and Warerways, Sarbananda Sonowal, alongside Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, enjoyed a cruise ride on the Yamuna River.
The eco-friendly tourism initiative offers a 6-km round-trip experience between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says,
"...To bring this initiative to fruition and translate it into a ground-level reality, our Prime Minister Modi fulfilled the promise he made to the people of Delhi during the elections...
For tourists—both from within the country and abroad—visiting Delhi, this offers an opportunity to spend three to four hours enjoying various recreational activities...
We are also set to introduce new cruise services; you have already seen one such cruise.
"There is an arrangement for a light and sound show in the evening, and further components will be added to enhance entertainment for tourists and ensure their valuable time is well spent—we will continue to explore further possibilities in the coming days...", he said.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said:
"Today is a wonderful day for the residents of Delhi... This safari offers Delhiites an opportunity to get closer to the Yamuna River. By connecting with nature, families, children, and the youth of Delhi will now be able to experience the presence of the Yamuna...
"We are addressing long-standing 'legacy' issues—such as the mountains of trash, the cleaning of the Yamuna, and various environmental challenges. The government is working on these issues 24x7, with a comprehensive, 360-degree approach...
I assure you that this year, we will celebrate Chhath with even greater grandeur and divinity than before...".
BJP President Harsh Malhotra says, "This is a difference in intent, a difference in leadership. It has been 18 months since CM Rekha Gupta's administration took charge in Delhi, and 27 kilometres of the Yamuna River have already been cleaned.
"This also serves as an indicator of Delhi’s economic progress. Today, the ‘Namo Cruise’ is operating here; it boosts Delhi’s tourism and strengthens its economy. For the first time, the people of Delhi will be able to experience the Yamuna River while aboard this cruise...".
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "This is a wonderful gift for Delhi...
Spanning 28 kilometres of the Yamuna River, starting from upstream of Wazirabad, this initiative is being overseen by a dedicated team.
I assure the residents of Delhi: if you feel like it, do pay a visit—just be sure to register online so you don’t have to wait...
"There is potential for more such launches; in fact, discussions are already underway to bring in a second boat, ensuring that while one is in operation, another is ready to go."
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