Patna Water Metro: In a major boost to Patna urban transport, the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation and Inland Waterways Authority of India are
planning to launch the water metro service soon. This project aims to revolutionise the city's transportation system. Patna is among 18 cities being considered for the development of an efficient Urban Water Transport system. Less congestion, less pollution, more convenience.
Water Metro Service in Patna: First vessel arrives
Following the agreement between the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Bihar government, preparations to start the water metro service before Dussehra are likely to be completed soon. On Saturday, an electric ship arrived from Kolkata at the jetty located in Gayghat, which is the first step of this ambitious project.
Rs 908 Crore Patna water metro to launch soon
According to the PIB report, attention was drawn towards sustainable transport solutions, with the signing of an MoU between the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the Government of Bihar for a Water Metro Project in Patna. Valued at approximately Rs 908 crore, this collaboration proposes to deploy energy-efficient electric ferries, develop modernised terminals, and integrate urban waterways with multimodal systems of public transport. Ten strategically identified terminal points along four potential routes in Patna will reconfigure how citizens travel across the river city, while the project will stand as a pilot for similar initiatives in other Indian cities.
Patna water metro project: Aim, benefits, features
IWAI (Inland Waterways Authority of India) and the government of Bihar signed an MoU for the Patna Water Metro Project worth Rs 908 crore at SamudraSeSamriddhi. This sustainable transportation project aims to:
- Reduce pollution
- Cut travel time
- Boost river cruise tourism
Features: Will utilise the Ganga River and include new jetties, modern terminals, and a dedicated vessel hub.
How many routes will Patna water metro cover?
Patna water metro route
According to a Times of India report, Tourism secretary Lokesh Kumar Singh said the initial route would connect Digha Paryatan Ghat to Kangan Ghat, with stops at NIT Ghat and Gai Ghat.
With four potential routes and ten locations identified, the Patna Water Metro Project is expected to transform the city's transportation system, reducing pollution and travel time while promoting river cruise tourism.
