{
  "id": 16612296,
  "title": "Cruise ride along Yamuna likely in Delhi before Chhath: CM Rekha Gupta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/cruise-ride-along-yamuna-likely-in-delhi-before-chhath-cm-rekha-gupta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:28:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-yamuna-cruise-ride-before-chhath-puja-10937792/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans for a 'Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari' cruise ride along the Yamuna river before the Chhath festival, which is expected to take place between November 13 and 16. The ambitious project, announced by the BJP government last year, aims to promote river-based tourism and recreational activities on the Yamuna. A four- to six-km stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur is being developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in collaboration with various departments for the cruise service. The cruise will be operated using eco-friendly electric-solar hybrid boats that can carry around 20 to 30 passengers and are equipped with bio-toilets, public announcement systems, and life jackets. The project also involves the installation of floating jetties and other supporting infrastructure. The initiative is expected to enhance tourism, benefit local businesses, and create new employment opportunities in the Capital.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces Yamuna cruise safari before Chhath festival",
    "Cruise ride planned between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, 4-6 km stretch",
    "Electric-solar hybrid boats with bio-toilets and life jackets to operate"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The introduction of electric-solar hybrid cruises signals a shift toward eco-friendly river tourism that aims to stimulate local economies and generate new employment opportunities across the capital.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}