Solar ferries to sail on Saryu river in Ayodhya, tourism to get a boost

Monday, January 9, 2023

With the completion of Ram Temple in 2024 in Ayodhya, the city expects to witness a surge in arrival of tourists. And to ease movement of tourists in the city, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) will add a fleet of 10 solar ferries.

The ferries will have a GPS navigation system and a maximum speed of 10 knots. The carrying capacity of the ferries will range between 6 to 50 individuals.

The ADA is planning to upgrade the infrastructure, and introducing swanky solar ferries will be a step in that direction, said a senior officer from the housing and urban planning department.

Vishal Singh, the vice-chairman of the ADA, said “We have already floated the bids and intend to offer a better experience to the visitors. The agency will operate the fleet of 10 ferries and provide a share from its earnings to the local authority.”

“The agency will run the business. But the local boys and boatmen will get jobs. It will be good for the community if more activity is encouraged over the Saryu river,” said the official.

Solar panels will be installed on the roofs of the ferries along with a waterproof lithium battery. Minimum tenure of five years will be offered to the agency with an option to extend the memorandum of understanding between the two parties to 15 years.

To rule out the possibility of any untoward incident, the ferries will be equipped with fire extinguishers, a first-aid box, and a mooring arrangement, among other features. The authority will also secure a certificate from the Indian Register of Shipping along with a class compliance certificate.

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