Question: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH, SarbanandaSonowal virtually flagged off the ‘Most Awaited’ Water Taxi for citizens in which of the following state?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Karnataka
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH, SarbanandaSonowal virtually flagged off the ‘Most Awaited’ Water Taxi for citizens of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- The services will commence the Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) and will connect the nearby locations at Nerul, Belapur, Elephanta island and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
- The service promises a comfortable, stress-free journey, is time-saving and promotes eco-friendly transport.”
- The services are also expected to give a major boost to the tourism sector, especially the travel to the historic Elephanta Caves from Navi Mumbai.
- The Ministry also informed that the newly constructed Belapur jetty, built at a cost of Rs. 8.37 crore was funded in the 50-50 model under the Sagarmala scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- The new jetty will enable movement of vessels to locations like BhauchaDhakka, Mandwa, Elephanta and Karanja.
BY: AMIT GUPTA