Ganga Vilas River cruise
The longest river cruise in the world, the "Ganga Vilas," from Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Bangladesh, will take sail on January 13 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the master of ceremonies.
The luxurious ship, which has room for 80 people, will travel 3200 kilometers in 50 days, traversing through 27 river systems in Bangladesh and India.
Significance of the cruise:
The Cruise will examine the enormous resources that our rich river system
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Challenges Hindering India’s Transport System
Infrastructure Deficiencies
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Legal and Administrative Framework
Statutory Body:
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