Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the world's longest river cruise, "Ganga Vilas" from which city to Dibrugarh (Assam)?

The Correct Answer is Varanasi . Key Points On January 13, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the world’s longest river cruise – MV Ganga Vilas – and inaugurated the Tent City in Varanasi via video conference. The Prime Minister said that the longest river cruise from Kashi to Dibrugarh will put north India’s tourist destinations on the world tourism map. The Prime Minister also said that other projects worth Rs 1,000 crore being dedicated in Varanasi, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Assam will boost tourism and employment prospects in eastern India. Highlighting the experience of river cruise, the Prime Minister said that there is something special for everyone in it. Destinations like Kashi, Bodh Gaya, Vikramshila, Patna Sahib and Majuli will be covered for those interested in spirituality. The Prime Minister said that this cruise will pass through 25 different river streams , so this cruise has special significance for those who have a keen interest in understanding India’s river systems. MV Ganga Vilas will start its journey from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and travel about 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, crossing 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh. The MV Ganga Vilas Cruise has been designed to showcase the country’s best performance to the world. The 51-day cruise tour is planned for world heritage sites, national parks, river ghats and major cities like Patna in Bihar, SahibGanj in Jharkhand, Kolkata in West Bengal, Dhaka in Bangladesh and Guwahati in Assam. In line with the Prime Minister’s endeavor to promote river cruise tourism, the launch of this service will enable it to reap the benefits of river cruises’ vast untapped potential and usher in a new era of river cruise tourism for India.