PM Modi Set to Launch World’s Longest River Cruise

The longest river journey in history, which will take Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, will leave on January 13, as reported by Voice of Sikkim.

Sailing

4,000 kilometers of 27 river systems, including the West Coast Canal, the Brahmaputra, and the Indian River systems Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly, will be traversed by tourists on the trek, sources said. About 50 days will be required to complete the journey. Referring to this, PM Modi said that this cruise will be unique in the world and highlight the growth of cruise tourism in India while announcing other projects in West Bengal. Additionally, he noted that the first voyage of the cruise will begin on January 13 and that it will stop at 50 popular tourist attractions, as well as various historical sites, the famous Varanasi Ganga Aarti, and protected area including Kaziranga National Park and Sundarbans. Delta.

The ship will reportedly travel 1,100 kilometers across Bangladesh, according to rumours. This suggests that those who book tickets for the trip will also get a chance to visit specific places of Bangladesh.

Cruise services

According to a knowledgeable official who added that this is due to the government’s emphasis on the development and maintenance of inland waterways, the government is implementing many projects to increase the depth, set up the necessary navigation facility, and build jetties for successful operations. of both passenger and cargo vessels.

Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Shipping and Waterways, said that one of their main goals is to expand coastal and river shipping, including cruise services. The PM added that the Center has been tasked with creating around 100 national waterways, and the aim is to have world-class cruises operating on the waterways.

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Source: Voice of Sikkim