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Where was Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, recently launched India's first water taxi service?
A)
Surat
B)
Patna
C)
Jaipur
D)
Mumbai

Correct Answer :   Mumbai


India first water taxi services between south Mumbai and the satellite city of Navi Mumbai were flagged off virtually by Chief Minister Uddhavy Thackeray and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal this afternoon. The water taxies will bring down the travel time to 45 minutes from the earlier 90 minutes between Navi Mumbai area to mainland Mumbai.
Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the Belapur jetty while Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal flagged off the water taxi.
 
Both the Chief Minister and the Union Minister of Waterways underlined the importance of Centre-state cooperation to ensure that public infrastructure projects are completed on time.
 
Speaking at the event, Mr Sonowal said, "This is great moment for all of us. For this I pay my deep regards to the people of Maharashtra and the state government of Maharashtra."
 
"The project has been successfully implemented by the Maharashtra Maritime Board with 50% of the costs borne by the state and 50% by the Centre. The completion of this project was achieved despite the Covid pandemic," Mr Sonowal added.
 
Uddhav Thackeray also complimented the Minister by saying, "I want to thank you for giving Maharashtra priority."..
 
Source : NDTV

Published On : February 19, 2022
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