Centre Circulates Draft National Water Metro Policy

Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026 circulated for inter-ministerial consultations ahead of nationwide rollout.
Water Metro services planned for 18 cities with Guwahati, Srinagar, Patna, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj in Phase I.
Feasibility studies completed for 17 cities with reports accepted for Srinagar, Patna, Guwahati, Varanasi, and Ayodhya.
Multiple funding models considered including Centre-State joint funding, PPP, and fully Centre-funded initiatives.