Boating Services Resume at Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan After Tragic Incident
Licences distributed for boating at Kesi Ghat in UP’s Vrindavan
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
Boating services at Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, have resumed following the tragic death of 16 devotees last month. Over 100 boatmen have been registered after complying with new safety regulations, including mandatory life jackets and boat fitness checks.
- 01Boating services resumed after a month-long halt due to safety concerns.
- 02District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh issued licenses to over 100 boatmen.
- 03New safety regulations include mandatory life jackets and boat fitness checks.
- 04Registration fees have been rationalized to ₹1,500 for motorboats and ₹500 for simple boats.
- 05By Sunday evening, 135 boatmen received their registration certificates.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Boating services at Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, have resumed after a tragic incident in which 16 devotees lost their lives on April 10. The district magistrate, Chandra Prakash Singh, emphasized the importance of safety, stating that the boating facility had been suspended due to non-compliance with safety regulations. Following a review, new standards were established, mandating that both boatmen and visitors wear life jackets and ensuring that boats undergo fitness checks. Registration for boatmen is now mandatory, with fees set at ₹1,500 for motorboats and ₹500 for simple boats. By Sunday evening, 135 boatmen had received their licenses, and 400 registration forms were purchased, indicating a strong response from the local boating community. The authorities are committed to ensuring the safety of the thousands of devotees who visit the area.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The resumption of boating services will restore a vital source of livelihood for local boatmen and enhance the experience for the thousands of devotees visiting Vrindavan.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you feel safe using boating services after the new regulations?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




