(a) whether the Inland Waterways Authority of India has recently awarded a
contract to a consultancy firms for conducting a feasibility study on the proposed ferry services on the Yamuna river between Delhi and Allahabad;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the feasibility report is likely to be submitted;
(c) the estimated budget/cost of the project; and
(d) the timeframe set for starting the said ferry services?
(a)to(d):The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has awarded a contract to M/s WAPCOS Ltd. in December, 2017 for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) including Technical and Financial Study for development of Delhi - Allahabad stretch of Yamuna River (National Waterway-110) for movement of cargo and passengers. The DPR is to be completed by January, 2019. The cost of consultancy services for preparation of DPR is Rs.7.06 crore. The overall cost of development of the project and the timeframe for commencement of the ferry services would emerge from the findings of the DPR.
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