Cruise Bharat Mission Launched by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways – PIB

Context:
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the Cruise Bharat Mission, aligning with the Blue Economy initiative under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Cruise Bharat Mission:

• Aim:
  • Double the number of cruise passengers and calls in India within the next five years.
  • Position India as a global hub for cruise tourism.
• Targets:
  • Doubling cruise passengers from 0.5 million to 1 million by 2029.
  • Increasing sea cruise calls from 125 to 500 by 2029.
• Employment Generation:
  • Creating 4 lakh jobs by the completion of the mission.
• Phases of the Mission:
  • Phase 1 (2024-2025): Conducting studies, forming cruise alliances, modernizing cruise terminals and marinas.
  • Phase 2 (2025-2027): Developing new terminals, marinas, and destinations to activate high-potential cruise locations.
  • Phase 3 (2027-2029): Integrating cruise circuits across the subcontinent and enhancing the cruise ecosystem.
• Ministry Involved: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW).