Kerala government launches Kochi Water Metro project
Q. Which state government has launched the first ever water metro project in the country?- Published on 28 Jul 16a. Kerala
b. Karnataka
c. Tamil Nadu
d. AP
ANSWER: Kerala
Kerala government launched the first ever water metro project in the country- the Kochi Water Metro Project.
- It was launched by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Kochi.
- Project is associated with provision of water connectivity to people on islands in Kochi area and city.
- Project proposes development of existing and new access roads providing increased accessibility to jetties and enhanced mobility within the islands.
- It also stresses on better constructed and safe infrastructure active and well lit streets equipped with CCTV cameras.
- New boats will be procured for this project providing the same transportation experience as the Metro and will be called Water Metros.
- Kochi Water Metro is an integrated water transport project developed as a feeder service to the Kochi Metro Rail.
- It will be operational in 2 years.
