West Bengal plans hybrid ferry service from Kolkata to Mayapur to boost religious tourism

West Bengal is planning to launch a hybrid ferry service connecting Babughat in Kolkata to Mayapur, aimed at boosting religious tourism in the state. The proposed waterway project would provide an alternative transportation route for pilgrims visiting the Mayapur shrine, one of the region's significant spiritual destinations.

The initiative is part of the state's broader effort to develop tourism infrastructure and improve connectivity to religious sites. Using hybrid ferry technology is expected to make the service environmentally sustainable while accommodating growing visitor demand.