Guwahati: CM Sarbananda Sonowal is gearing up to inaugurate two new Ro-Pax vessels on 31st October.
The ships, which are a step towards improving inland water connectivity in the state of Assam, will cut down the distance travel from Majuli to Nimati Ghat in Jorhat.
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Through this service, the Inland Waterways Authority of India and Government of Assam are augmenting the much-needed connectivity for Majuli Island and both the ships are bought from Kolkata.
The ships will have capacity of 10 to 15 vehicles and around 200 passengers. The Ro-Pax ships are well equipped for night journeys, too.
The ship has one main engine apart from two other supporting engines.
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