The Mumbai Water Metro project aims to introduce ferries to alleviate traffic congestion in the city and surrounding areas, marking a significant advancement in modern water transport in India, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He emphasized the state government’s commitment to developing a sustainable and eco-friendly water transport system to cater to the increasing transportation demands of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
During a recent event, the Chief Minister highlighted the government’s decade-long efforts in promoting sustainable water transport, which includes a comprehensive infrastructure plan for Mumbai. This announcement followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Maharashtra Maritime Board and Norway-based maritime technology firm Hyke AS, aimed at implementing the water metro project.
The agreement seeks to provide technologically advanced vessels for the project and explores potential shipbuilding facilities in Maharashtra. Fadnavis noted that effective use of waterways in a metropolitan area like Mumbai could significantly ease the burden on existing transport systems, anticipating a growing demand for sustainable water transport across the nation.
Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane described the initiative as a vital step in Maharashtra’s maritime development, asserting that collaboration with an international company like Hyke would enhance port development and maritime skills in the state. A detailed project report has been prepared, proposing the upgrade of 24 terminals on 21 existing routes and the construction of 21 terminals on 10 new routes within the MMR.
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