A long period of time ambition of individuals of seaside Maharasthra, the Water Taxi solution will certainly link the twin cities of Mumbai as well as Navi Mumbai for the very first time. The Water Taxi solutions will certainly start from the Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) as well as will certainly additionally link neighboring areas at Nerul, Belapur, Elephanta island as well as JNPT. The solution guarantees a comfy, worry-free trip, is time-saving as well as advertises environment-friendly transportation.
The Water Taxi solutions are mosting likely to offer big incentive to the tourist market, specifically take a trip to the historical Elephanta caves fromNavi Mumbai Visitors will certainly have the ability to take a trip conveniently from Navi Mumbai to Gateway of India.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping as well as Waterways & & AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal practically flagged off the ‘Most Awaited’ Water Taxi for people of Mumbai, fromBelapur Jetty Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Udhav Thackeray commanded the on-ground feature where he ushered in the freshly built Belapur Jetty.
The freshly built Belapur jetty, constructed at a price ofRs 8.37 crore was moneyed in the 50-50 design under the Sagarmala system of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping as well asWaterways The brand-new jetty will certainly allow motion of vessels to areas like Bhaucha Dhakka, Mandwa, Elephanta as well as Karanja.
Addressing the physical occasion by means of VC, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal admired the Mumbai Maritime Board as well as Central & & State companies for conclusion of the tasks which brings big advantages to the people, improves tourist as well as opens up opportunities for work generation. “Sagarmala Programme has undertaken a range of projects across an array of categories such as port modernization, rail, road, cruise tourism, RORO & passenger jetties, fisheries, coastal infrastructure, skill development. 131 projects worth Rs. 1.05 lakh crore has been identified for implementation in Maharashtra,” the Union Minister specified.
The Union Minister included, “Out of 131, 46 projects worth Rs. 2078 crore being financially supported under Sagarmala scheme of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Maharashtra coast has huge potential for urban water transportation which can become an alternate mode of transportation. ROPAX movement between Mumbai Ferry Wharf and Mandwa has resulted in a positive impact with a reduction in travel time for passengers, quick and agile loading and unloading process of vehicles. More than 32 projects were undertaken in four clusters – Palghar, Mumbai & Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.”
“For upliftment of the fishing community, four fishing harbour projects have been sanctioned for funding under Sagarmala. Stage II expansion of Mirkawada Fishing Harbour in Ratnagiri District have been completed, modernization of Sassoon Dock and development of Karanja in Raigad and Anandwadi in Sindhudurg district are under implementation. Further, proposal for modernization of Mallet Bunder in Mumbai is under active consideration.” the Minister specified.
Shri Sonowal said thanks to the Maharasthra Govt for their energetic function in establishing the infra tasks. “India’s is getting faster under the PM GatiShakti National master Plan. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi I believe we can achieve much as Team India, working with the spirit of brotherhood and oneness,” the Union Minister wrapped up.
Reference: pib.gov.in
