5-year Cruise Bharat Mission launched: Govt eyes 1 mn sea cruise passengers

01/10/2024

The central government on Monday launched the five-year Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to boost cruise tourism in India to 1 million passengers and create 400,000 jobs by 2029.
The mission includes setting up of a dedicated fund, easing of cabotage regulations and financial incentives.
“Cruise, with its tremendous potential in our country, has remained unexplored for long… Based on critical pillars of infrastructure development, amp up cruise experience for tourists and sustainability of resources, the three-phase Mission will develop world class infrastructure and enable growth of cruise tourism and maritime trade,” Union Minister for Ports Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday.
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