With reference to the Yamuna cruise service in Delhi, consider the following statements: 1. The cruise service operates along the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch. 2. The project is spearheaded by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). 3. The service utilizes diesel-powered vessels to promote urban mobility. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Sonowal to inaugurate Delhi's first recreational Yamuna cruise service using electric-powered vessels

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Nuclear & new energy technology· Prelims· 9 November 2026

Sustainable inland water transport and urban mobility: a GS3 Science & Technology and Environment case study.

Why in news

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is set to inaugurate Delhi's first recreational Yamuna cruise service using electric-powered vessels to promote sustainable inland water transport.

Background

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) spearheaded the project along the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch. The initiative utilizes electric-powered vessels to foster river-based tourism and urban mobility in Delhi.

Facts for Prelims

BodyInland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is the body spearheading the Yamuna cruise project
PlaceThe cruise service operates along the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch in Delhi
FactThe cruise service utilizes electric-powered vessels for sustainable transport

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Yamuna cruise service in Delhi, consider the following statements:

The cruise service operates along the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch.
The project is spearheaded by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
The service utilizes diesel-powered vessels to promote urban mobility.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The service utilizes electric-powered vessels.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the adoption of electric-powered inland water transport can contribute to sustainable urban mobility and river rejuvenation in metropolitan cities like Delhi.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Environmental mitigation: Reduction of carbon footprint and water pollution compared to diesel-powered ferries
Infrastructure synergy: Integration of riverine transport with urban mobility networks to decongest road traffic

Keywords: Sustainable transport · Inland waterways · Urban mobility · Electric propulsion · Riverine tourism

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