Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): Emphasising the vast potential of river cruise industry in the country, Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said cruise tourism is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing sectors of the leisure and travel industry.
Addressing the 1st Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC) in Mumbai, Reddy said, “We are currently working towards a Comprehensive Indian National Tourism Policy. Cruise tourism will certainly be a priority sector, as it is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing sectors of the leisure and travel industry.”
Reddy further said under the ambitious PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, tourism related infrastructure is also being developed with a focus on shipping, river tourism, forest and wildlife tourism.
The minister said the central government has made significant efforts to clean and rejuvenate our rivers including the Namami Gange Project, which can provide a major boost…