Lucknow, Jan. 3 -- The process for launching a Water Metro service on the Gomti was currently underway, said transport minister (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Singh, while noting that feasibility study reports for three key locations in the state had already been prepared.

The technical feasibility study, focussing on the operational possibilities, technical requirements and viability of running a Water Metro in Lucknow, was presented by Kochi Metro director Sanjay Kumar in a meeting with the Uttar Pradesh transport minister here on Friday.

"Once implemented, the project is expected to enhance urban mobility, promote tourism, generate employment and offer recreational facilities to the public," the minister noted.

After Lucknow, simi...