On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2021, the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a new Online Ferry Ticket Booking portal to book tickets for ferry transport between Jorhat and Majuli districts of the state. Minister of Transport and Industries Chandra Mohan Patowary was also present in this event.
This Online Ferry Ticket Booking portal was created by the Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited ( AMTRON ) and maintained by them as well. As of now this portal is only for the ferries operating between Majuli and Jorhat. But it will be extended for other Inland Water Transport routes of the state of Assam. As of now online 30% of all ticketing is now available for online booking.
Previously ferry tickets were available only at the venue. This often caused problems in planing ahead before travelling. The biggest problem arises during the Raas Festival season when the number of tourists to the island increases manifold.
Also the recent ferry accident off Neamati Ghat had forced the state government to stop all private vessels without adequate facilities on board the ferries. Government of Assam has also procured five new ferries for transporting both goods and passengers between the banks of the Brahmaputra river.
Also here is list of the ferry timings between Jorhat and Majuli.
