YAMUNA RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
Delhi's river tourism begins with the launch of Yamuna recreational cruise service
Delhi has launched its first ever recreational cruise service on the Yamuna River to encourage local tourism. This innovative program invites residents and tourists alike to explore the river's stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. With various engaging attractions on board, the service aims to stimulate regional economic activities and public involvement.
Telangana govt to develop 'greatest city in world' on Hyderabad outskirts: Chief Minister
Telangana plans to build a world-class city near Hyderabad. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stated this ambitious project will attract global business leaders. The government is also focusing on rejuvenating the Musi river. Development plans include elevated corridors and a vibrant night economy.
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
Delhi is set to launch a 40-seater luxury cruise on the Yamuna River in February, offering hour-long round trips with onboard entertainment and food. This initiative is part of a larger plan to develop a recreation and leisure hub along the river, aiming to provide an international luxury experience at affordable prices for residents.
Delhi plans a Rs 136.8 cr park on Yamuna's east bank; Check opening date of Mayur Nature Park, activities planned & more
Delhi Development Authority is developing the Mayur Nature Park, its largest project to date, spanning 371 hectares on the Yamuna's eastern riverbank. The park, set to be completed by October 2026, will feature diverse zones for various age groups, integrating nature trails, cycling paths, meditation zones, and a marketplace, with strategic access points from Noida Link Road.
Delhi govt mulls forming Yamuna task force to prevent encroachment, dumping at river's floodplains
The Delhi government is considering setting up a Yamuna task force in partnership with the Territorial Army to prevent encroachments and illegal dumping on the river's flood plains. This force will be responsible for protecting the river and ensuring the enforcement of environmental regulations under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government.
"Our proposal is to run ferry here, will sign MoU for it", says Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on river Yamuna
When asked if cleaning of Yamuna will attract tourism to Delhi, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said, " Our proposal is there to run ferry here, we will sign the MoU for it. Now, ferry will be run on one stretch only...there will be only one pick-up and drop point. There will be a restaurant as well in the Ferry. Our purpose is to attract people towards Yamuna..."
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How Yamuna controversy sank AAP in Delhi
In the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP, leveraging backlash from Haryanvi-origin voters over AAP's Yamuna pollution narrative, secured a historic win, capturing 48 out of 70 seats. AAP's remarks about Haryana's water sparked controversy and shifted voter sentiment, significantly impacting election results.
Soon, Delhi may have a daily Yamuna Aarti on Vasudev Ghat, similar to Mathura, Haridwar and Varanasi
DDA has finalized plans to hold regular Yamuna Aarti at Vasudev Ghat, echoing the famed Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. The ghat's beautification nears completion, with silt removal ongoing. Spread across 16 hectares, it's part of DDA's effort to revive 66 hectares of Yamuna riverbank from Wazirabad to the Old Railway Bridge. Inauguration is expected soon, featuring lush greenery, cycling tracks, and historic artwork.
Government to launch seaplane services on various routes: Mandaviya
No separate budget has been provided as of now for this initiative, as per the ministry, and the objective of the EoI is to assess the interest of the airline operators for joint development and operation of the seaplane services with SDCL.
After Sabarmati, seaplane services from Delhi's Yamuna riverfront on the cards
The Ministry said the services of seaplane will be added to the nearby states of Delhi. According to Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL), Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and Tehri and Srinagar in Uttarakhand can be included in the seaplane route.
How India can turn its waterfronts into tourist spots and revenue earners
Countries like Singapore and Thailand have invested majorly in their waterfronts, turning them into tourist spots and revenue earners.
Yamuna authority plans Heritage City, riverfront development on the expressway
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) has planned a Heritage City along the Yamuna Expressway, which connects religious cities like Mathura and Vrindavan and also tourist city Agra.
Delhi LG orders removal of debris from Yamuna floodplains, setting up of CCTV surveillance mechanism
Baijal, who is also the chairman of the Delhi Development Authority, gave the directions while chairing a meeting of the DDA to review the progress of work for restoration and rejuvenation of the Yamuna riverfront.
Plan to make seaplane land on Yamuna in next five years: BJP’s Manoj Tiwari
The project called "Yamunosa" will be on the lines of Sabarmati on which PM Narendra Modi made a splash on the last day of the Gujarat campaign.
Yamuna revival a sinkhole of big ideas
Professor CR Babu, who has been actively involved in the riverfront development project said that there was an urgent need for policing the river.
Delhi government plans to develop Yamuna riverfront
Mishra said that work is on in full swing. "The project is likely to be completed in the next two months. We have spent Rs 25 lakh on it."
Delhi government launches Yamuna riverfront project
The ambitious plan, which was in cold storage for nearly three years, was green flagged at the 'Yamuna Aarti' event at Sonia Ghat in presence of CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Vrindavan's riverfront to be developed; suspension bridge planned
"The riverfront would be landscaped to have eco-friendly look, 2 km stretch of the riverside would be developed into a forest with rare variety of trees" Kumar said.
DDA might shelve riverfront plan
DDA seems to have shelved its riverfront development plans for now because of different views on the matter.
'One-stop solution' to Yamuna woes - a special purpose vehicle
The BJP-led Union government and the AAP government in Delhi have decided to launch a special purpose vehicle for Yamuna together.
'One-stop solution' to Yamuna woes
The BJP-led Union government and the AAP government in Delhi may be at loggerheads on most issues but they have, surprisingly, decided to launch a special purpose vehicle for Yamuna together.
Centre, Delhi agree on legal entity to clean up Yamuna
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union water resources minister Uma Bharti have agreed to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV), a legal entity to fulfill specific objectives, for the cleaning up of the Delhi stretch of the Yamuna.
Centre to develop Mehtab Bagh in Agra as tourist site
He asked the Archaelogical Survey of India to clean up the debris from the 80 acres of Taj corridor between the Taj and the Fort.
Delhi government embarks on ambitious project to rejuvenate river Yamuna
Delhi govt has embarked on a project to rejuvenate the Yamuna with an aim to rid the river of pollutants and stop discharge of all sorts of effluents into it.
Scientist opposes Sabarmati model, says reclaiming floodplain not a good idea for Yamuna
C R Babu has advised the lieutenant governor and the capital's bureaucrats against replicating the Sabarmati project.
Delhi environment secretary Sanjiv Kumar sings effusive praise of Sabarmati riverfront project
He was part of a team that recently visited Gujarat to explore ways of replicating the solar rooftop project in Gandhinagar and the Sabarmati project for Yamuna.
Delhi team studies Sabarmati riverfront for Yamuna revamp
A 13-member team of Delhi state government was on a study tour of the Sabarmati riverfront on Thursday.
Delhi government officials to take lessons from Gujarat on power, Yamuna issues
A team of Delhi government officials will be going to Gujarat tomorrow to study the state's solar model of power and the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project.
Beautification drive killing Yamuna: Study
The study talks about Delhi’s constant obsession with beautifying and developing Delhi’s riverfront and how this has ironically meant nothing but further deterioration of the riparian ecology.
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