Context:
Union Minister for Home and Cooperation launched the ‘Akshar River Cruise’ on Sabarmati Riverfront.
Akshar River Cruise: The first passenger catamaran built in the country under Make in India.
River Sabarmati:
- Origin: Dhebar lake in Aravalli Hills (Rajasthan)
- Nomenclature: Combined streams the Sabar and Hathmati.
- It is a seasonal river with its flows dominated by the monsoon and meets in the Bay of Khambhat in the Arabian sea.
- 2 Basin States – Rajasthan and Gujarat
- 2 main cities – Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad
- Tributaries –
- Right Bank: Sei, Siri and Dhamni
- Left Bank: Wakal, Harnav, Hathmati, Khari, Vatrak.
- Projects: Sabarmati reservoir (Dharoi), Hathmati reservoir, Meshwo reservoir project, Harnav dam and Guhai dam.
Source: PIB