Source: IT
Context: Delhi has introduced solar-hybrid river cruises on the Yamuna River, covering a 22 km stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, to boost eco-friendly tourism and connectivity.
- The initiative reduces carbon emissions, promotes green energy solutions, and enhances sustainable urban mobility in the capital.
About Yamuna River:
- Origin: The Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas at an altitude of 4,421 meters.
- Historically, it was a tributary of the River Ghaggar (likely the Saraswati River of the Vedas) but later shifted eastward due to tectonic activity.
- Course & States: The Yamuna River basin extends across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
- Total Length: 1,376 km (Longest River in India that does not directly drain into the sea).
- Major Tributaries:
- Himalayan Region: Rishi Ganga, Hanuman Ganga, Tons, and Giri.
- Plains: Hindon, Chambal, Sind, Betwa, and Ken.
- Tons River contributes approximately 60% of the Yamuna’s total water flow.
- Confluence: The Yamuna merges with the Ganga at Prayagraj (Allahabad), forming the sacred Sangam.
- Key Cities Along the Yamuna:
- Noida, Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Kalpi, Hamirpur, and Prayagraj (Allahabad).
- In Delhi, the Yamuna enters at Palla Village and exits at Jaitpur, covering 52 km within the National Capital Territory.
