Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said a detailed project report (DPR) has been prepared for connecting Delhi to Prayagraj through waterways.Speaking to ANI, Gadkari said: "Connecting Delhi to Prayagraj through waterways is one of my dream projects. People will be able to travel via a jetty, which will also help in reducing road traffic and air pollution."In an attempt to boost the tourism and employment sector, the Union Minister said: "We are bringing in ethanol-driven engines to run fiberglass boats. This will also provide a new opportunity for our fishermen community."Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Gadkari also said that 'Hilsa,' considered as East Asia's most prized fish, can swim back up to Prayagraj in Ganga from the next monsoon. "This will help in boosting the employment opportunities for the fishermen in the state," he said.The navigational lock at Farakka is said to have been ...
