Guwahati: World’s longest river cruise enters Assam
MV Ganga Vilas arrived at Zero point on Indo-Bangladesh border at around 10:30 AM after which it sailed further 32 kms to reach Dhubri port at 04:00 PM on February 17. The cruise vessel is being escorted by survey vessel SL Subansiri throughout its journey from the Zero point upto Pandu port.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal termed the arrival of Ganga Vilas cruise ship as a ‘watershed moment’ in the inland waterways transportation towards transformation of the Northeast India.
The Minister congratulated the people of Assam and the Northeast on this historic moment that is set to unlock huge potential of river tourism, allowing trickle down development for people across the bank of the Brahmaputra.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said that the day is a historic day for the people of Assam and for the Northeast India. He confirmed that their endeavour towards reclaiming the glory of Assam’s trade and commerce got a tremendous boost with the successful passage of Ganga Vilas.
Glorifying the history of flourishing trade and commerce via inland waterways before the partition he said that the successful voyage of Ganga Vilas has opened a new vista of possibilities, opportunities and realities.
FIRST Business Portal addressing the potential of business capability of North East Region.
