Question – Who flaged-off ‘Most Awaited’ Water Taxi Service in Mumbai on February 17,2022?
A. Sarbananda Sonowal
B. U Thakrey
C. Nitin Gadkari
D. None of the above
Answer – (A)
Related facts —
- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal flaged-off‘MostAwaited’WaterTaxiServiceinMumbaionFebruary17,2022.
- On this occassion CM of Maharashtra, Udhav Thackeray presided over the on-ground function where he inaugurated the newly constructed Belapur Jetty.
- The Water Taxi service will connect the twin cities of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai for the first time.
- It will commence from the Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) and will also connect nearby locations at Nerul, Belapur, Elephanta island and JNPT.
- It is going to give huge impetus to the tourism sector, especially travel to the historic Elephanta caves from Navi Mumbai.
- Tourists will be able to travel easily from Navi Mumbai to Gateway of India.
- Belapur jetty –
- It is 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.
- It will enable movement of vessels to locations like Bhaucha Dhakka, Mandwa, Elephanta and Karanja.
By – Pankaj Pandey
Link:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1799056