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KOLKATA | 10 NOVEMBER 2026
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated and flagged off a new state-of-the-art Water Metro service from Digha Ghat to Kangan Ghat today, marking a major milestone for eco-friendly tourism and urban transit in the state.
Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism, the introduction of the modern Catamaran Vessel aims to boost capital tourism while offering locals a scenic, pollution-free alternative for daily commuting.
The launch is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion on Patna’s busy Ashok Rajpath. By moving commuters off the roads and onto the Ganga, the Water Metro introduces a smooth, reliable, and convenient bypass route through the city’s primary waterway.
The newly deployed catamaran is an eco-friendly, electrically powered vessel capable of carrying 50 passengers at a time. Because it relies on electric energy, its operations will cause zero water, air, or noise pollution, ensuring a sustainable footprint on the river Ganga.
Designed with modern passenger comfort in mind, the air-conditioned vessel is equipped with a public address system, onboard toilets, wheelchair accessibility, and advanced safety features.
The Water Metro will operate a daily circuit starting from Digha (Minar Ghat) to Gandhi Ghat, before making its return journey to conclude the evening back at Digha Ghat.
Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhury on Tuesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art hybrid catamaran vessel service on the Ganges, marking a significant push toward eco-tourism and sustainable urban transport in Bihar.
The eco-friendly catamaran is powered by a modern hybrid engine system. To support its daily operations, fast chargers and shore charging stations have been set up at Patna’s Digha (Minar Ghat) and Gandhi Ghat. Officials stated that while operations are currently centered between these points, plans are already underway to extend the vessel’s route to Kangan Ghat in the near future.
The fare structure has been kept highly accessible to encourage footfall. Tickets are priced at a flat rate of Rs. 50 per adult. Children between the ages of five and twelve will receive a 50% discount, paying half the prescribed fare (Rs. 25), while travel for children under five is completely free. Passengers can currently purchase tickets directly at the Digha Ghat counter, with an online ticketing facility set to launch soon.
The high-profile launch event was attended by a large delegation of top state leaders and bureaucrats. Among the dignitaries present were Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Health Minister Nishant, Cooperation Minister Ramkripal Yadav, Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitish Mishra, and Tourism Minister Kedar Prasad Gupta.
Local representatives, including MLAs Sanjiv Chaurasia, Ratnesh Kumar, and Sanjay Kumar, alongside Patna Mayor Sita Sahu, were also in attendance. The state’s administrative top brass was led by Chief Secretary Prataya Amrit, Principal Secretary of Disaster Management Santosh Kumar Malla, Principal Secretary of Home Pankaj Kumar, and Secretary to the Chief Minister, Lokesh Kumar Singh. Other key administrative attendees included Health Secretary Kumar Ravi, Public Health Administration Secretary B. Karthikeya Dhanji, Patna Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena, District Magistrate Kundan Kumar, and Senior Superintendent of Police Karthikeya K. Sharma.
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