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Patna to launch water metro soon: All you need to know
The capital of Bihar, Patna, is set to witness a major transformation in public transport with the introduction of Water Metro Services — an ambitious initiative announced by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. This initiative is part of the government's broader push to harness India's inland waterways for sustainable transportation, economic growth, and tourism MODERN ALTERNATIVE FOR URBAN TRANSPORTThe Water Metro in Patna will serve as a cleaner, more efficient, and eco-friendly urban transportation system by utilising the Ganga River. The proposed system is expected to connect both banks of the river, easing congestion on roads and providing a seamless commuting option for thousands of daily HIGHLIGHTS: WHAT TO EXPECT16 new jetties will be constructed across Patna.
2 modern terminals will be developed.A dedicated vessel hub will be established to maintain and manage the National Inland Waterways Institute (NIWI), based in Patna, will be upgraded as a centre of excellence to support the project and future waterway developments aim to transform Patna into a major hub for inland water transport in the eastern region of TO TOURISM AND LOCAL ECONOMYAlong with easing daily commutes, the Water Metro project is expected to:advertisementEncourage tourism along the Ganga local employment opportunities in ferry operations, terminal management, and the development of ecotourism and heritage tourism, linking the service with Patna's many cultural per the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the "Water Metro" will connect both banks of the river and offer a clean, efficient, and modern urban mobility solution. He also stated that the National Inland Navigation Institute is being upgraded as a centre of excellence with fresh investment to support this vision."The upcoming Water Metro service in Patna is not just a transport initiative—it symbolises the future of urban development in river-rich cities. As work begins on this ambitious project, it stands to not only modernize public mobility but also spark new growth avenues for tourism, employment, and sustainable infrastructure in Bihar.
