UP cabinet approves 2026 inland vessel rules, mandates insurance for boats

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While the number of sailors was available in Varanasi, it was not available in districts like Mathura etc. Dayashankar Singh said that there is also a proposal to insure passengers and sailors.

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The government has taken a major step to prevent boat accidents and ensure passenger safety in Uttar Pradesh. The cabinet has approved a proposal to promulgate the Uttar Pradesh Inland Waterways Rules, 2026. Under this rule, registration of all boats and vessels operating on 11 rivers in the state, including the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saryu, will be mandatory. A fee of ₹50 has been set for registration of traditional boats without engines. The gover…