Tag: The Department of Water Transport

Aditya, the first solar powered ferry in India, turns 2

Aditya, the first solar powered ferry in the country, has completed two years of operation today. It was a major step from the part of the state government in public transport. With the introduction of Aditya, The Department of Water Transport has accomplished the concept of utilizing modern ideas in a beneficial way. It was announced by the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his Facebook post. Aditya could reduce the problem of environmental pollution and the consumption of fuel. Aditya has already traversed a distance of 38,000 km carrying around 6.5 lakh passengers so far. A typical boat requires around ... Read more