Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:45am on 27 Mar 2026,Friday India
The Delhi government has scrapped its controversial plan to purchase two ₹6.2 crore luxury VIP boats for inspections of the Yamuna River after public criticism and media scrutiny. The vessels, featuring air‑conditioned cabins, pantry, and premium seating, were deemed unnecessary for official use. An inquiry revealed procedural lapses in issuing the tender, leading to the suspension of an executive engineer and an assistant engineer. Authorities have mandated that any future boat acquisitions be strictly for essential purposes such as river surveillance, pollution monitoring, and flood management, avoiding luxury amenities. (PC: HT)
