CM Siddaramaiah clears Rs 270-crore Mangaluru Water Metro Project to create a sustainable river transport system.
Explore Now !The project draws inspiration from the Kochi Water Metro and aims to reduce traffic congestion in Mangaluru city.
The metro will link Kulur Bridge, Sultan Battery, Hoige Bazaar, Tannir Bhavi, New Mangaluru Port, and more across 30 km.
Electric or diesel-powered catamarans will offer a fast, reliable, and green alternative to traditional road travel.
The water metro will improve access to beaches, heritage zones, and port areas, enhancing Mangaluru’s tourist appeal.
Karnataka’s Inland Transport Policy 2024, launched with water metro approval, aims to boost water transport and modernise the state’s transport network.
A Karnataka Water Transport Training Centre under the Sagarmala programme will develop skilled manpower in Mangaluru.
The DPR will be prepared soon, with construction to start shortly and phase one targeted for completion within two years.