New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- A high-level delegation on Tuesday inspected the ongoing works for Delhi's first-ever cruise service on the Yamuna, which is likely to be launched by the year-end.

The review at Sonia Vihar was led by Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, lieutenant governor VK Saxena, water minister Parvesh Verma and tourism minister Kapil Mishra, to ensure that efforts between the Centre, the LG's office and the Delhi government remain fully coordinated.

Officials examined key components of the project, including jetty construction, safety systems, passenger facilities and the planned cruise route between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. Senior officers from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) a...