On a balmy June morning, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled a bold vision: Patna, an ancient city on the Ganges, is set to become a much-celebrated river cruise hub. At the first national waterways workshop held in the heart of Bihar’s capital, he spoke of a future where the river's gentle waves carry flourishing tourism and trade.
With over ₹6,000 crore already channeled into inland water transport, the government plans to establish a ship repair and shipbuilding center in Patna. Sixteen sleek community jetties will dot the riverbank, while a water metro system drifts into view. Nearby at Kalu Ghat, infrastructure efforts are underway to transform it into a premier waterways hub. A
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