In the Kashmir Valley, Divisional Commissioner, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri chaired a meeting to review the selection of the Agency for operations of Water Transport Services in River Jhelum and famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.<br />''<br />''The Water Transport is a flagship project of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) which aims to revive the water-based public transport system in Srinagar City.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Speaking on the occasion, the Divisional Commissioner directed Srinagar Smart City Limited to expedite the Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation focusing on the lines of the eBus contract model. He emphasized the need for a water transport system as an additional mode of transport.<br />''<br />''Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir also directed Srinagar Smart City Limited to finalize the routes, fare structure and call for tenders expeditiously. He said that water transport on Jehlum and Dal Lake will bring vibrancy to the water bodies and become new attraction for locals and the tourists visiting the Kashmir Valley.<br />
News On AIR | December 14, 2023 12:39 PM
Water transport system as additional mode of transport in Srinagar, says Divisional Commissioner