India’s Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, officially launched the “Cruise Bharat Mission” at Mumbai port to harness the potential of cruise tourism in India, according to a press release.
The initiative seeks to double cruise passenger traffic by 2029, enhancing the country’s position as a global cruise destination.
Accompanied by Union Minister of State Shantanu Thakur, Sonowal unveiled the mission aboard the Empress.
The Cruise Bharat Mission will be implemented in three phases from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029:
- Phase 1 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025): Focus on conducting studies, master planning and establishing cruise alliances with neighboring countries, along with modernizing…
