Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first seaplane service in Gujarat on October 31 . The service offers connectivity from the world's tallest statue, a 182-meter statue of India's first deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patelin the Kevadia colony to the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad . The service will be operated by Spicejet Airlines. Importance of the seaplane project : A seaplane can land both on a waterbody and on land, thereby opening up more opportunities for business and tourism. Such projects provide faster and hassle-free travel options for the long, treacherous, and hilly regions of the country.