Varanasi Launches India's First Hydrogen Water Taxi Service

• India's first hydrogen-powered water taxi launched in Varanasi, promoting sustainable transport.
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the service at Namo Ghat.
• The 50-seater taxi operates on the Ganga River between Namo Ghat and Ravidas Ghat, offering zero-emission travel.
• Built indigenously at Cochin Shipyard, a round trip costs around Rs 500.

Why It Matters: India's first hydrogen water taxi promotes green mobility and 'Make in India'.