Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate a regular Sea-plane service connecting Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad to Kevadiya Colony, the place where the Statue of Unity, Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam and other tourist interest places are located. Prime Minister is likely to visit Statue of Unity on the occasion of National Unity day which is marked on 31st of October, the birth anniversary of Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is believed that he will inaugurate Seaplane service during his this visit.

An important review meeting chaired by State Chief Secretary Anil Mukim was held today in capital Gandhinagar in presence of Secretary and Joint Secretary of Civil Aviation ministry, Government of India, the representatives of Airports Authority of India, Spicejet airline and senior officials of Gujarat government regarding Prime Minister’s dream project – Sea-plane service, said Gujarat government note.

The note further added that the first flight will be inaugurated on 31st of October this year connecting Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad to the Statue of Unity site in Kevadiya colony in Narmada district of Central Gujarat. Spicejet will operate a 19-seater plane on tis route. Ticket fare for each passenger will be Rs. 4800. Daily four flights will be operated on this route.

It’s worth noting that on 22 July, union Civil Aviation ministry, Sports Authority of India and the Government of Gujarat had signed Memorandum of Understanding to start Seaplane service in the State.