Pankaj JainNew Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Delhi Government's Minister for Art and Culture Kapil Mishra on Monday inspected the cruise vessel being built in Navi Mumbai for operations on the Yamuna river. He said the Yamuna cruise service is expected to begin in February.

The minister said the construction work on the cruise vessel is in its final stages and it will depart from Navi Mumbai for Delhi on January 20.

The vessel is expected to reach Delhi within four to five days. After reaching the capital, the engine will be fitted, following which the service will be formally dedicated to the people of Delhi by the Chief Minister.

Mishra said the cruise service will operate upstream on the Yamuna between Wazirabad and Sonia Vihar. The service will ...