Sail to Agra on the Yamuna soon, promises Gadkari

December 03, 2014 16:28

People will soon be able to go to Agra sailing on the Yamuna as the Centre has sought help from the Netherlands government for the ambitious project that includes building barrages and water terminals on both sides of the river.

"Soon people can go to Agra via Delhi through Yamuna. We will float a Cabinet note within 10 days to specify works for the project by our Ministry and the Delhi Government," Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said.

"We will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to ensure special funds for the project,' he said.

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