{"id":128774,"date":"2024-10-01T20:23:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=128774"},"modified":"2024-10-01T20:24:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:54:01","slug":"india-sets-sail-towards-cruise-tourism-revolution-with-cruise-bharat-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/india-sets-sail-towards-cruise-tourism-revolution-with-cruise-bharat-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"India Sets Sail Towards Cruise Tourism Revolution with \u2018Cruise Bharat Mission\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong>By Pravakar Sahoo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Delhi, Oct.1 \u2013<\/strong> In a significant move to boost India\u2019s growing cruise tourism sector, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping &amp; Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the \u2018Cruise Bharat Mission\u2019 from the Mumbai port. The initiative, inaugurated onboard the cruise ship \u2018Empress,\u2019 aims to double the number of cruise passengers and cruise calls within five years, setting the stage for India to become a global hub for cruise tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission, spanning three phases from October 2024 to March 2029, seeks to develop infrastructure and integrate cruise circuits across the Indian subcontinent. Speaking at the event, Shri Sonowal highlighted the mission\u2019s role in unlocking the country\u2019s cruise potential, stating,\u201dThe \u2018Cruise Bharat Mission\u2019 is a watershed moment in the revamp of India\u2019s cruise sector. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, we are committed to harnessing the Blue Economy and transforming India\u2019s maritime landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first phase, from October 2024 to September 2025, will focus on conducting studies, master planning, and forming cruise alliances with neighboring countries. This will also involve upgrading existing cruise terminals, marinas, and destinations. In the second phase (October 2025 to March 2027), efforts will concentrate on developing new terminals and activating high-potential cruise circuits. The third and final phase, from April 2027 to March 2029, will see the integration of all cruise circuits, ensuring a mature and sustainable ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key performance targets are ambitious. By the end of the mission, sea cruise passengers are expected to increase from 0.5 million to 1 million, while river cruise passengers will grow from 0.5 million to 1.5 million. The number of sea cruise calls will rise from 125 to 500, and international cruise terminals will expand from two to 10. Employment in the cruise sector is projected to jump from 0.1 million to 0.4 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shri Shantanu Thakur, the Union Minister of State, MoPSW, praised the initiative, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize the cruise sector. \u201cUnder the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi ji, this mission reflects the government\u2019s commitment to creating a sustainable and vibrant ecosystem for cruise operators, tourists, and local communities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cruise Bharat Mission aligns with India\u2019s broader vision of capitalizing on its vast coastline and waterways, positioning the country as a top cruise destination. It will promote ocean and harbor cruises, river and inland cruises, and island-based expedition cruises, while creating new employment opportunities and fostering inclusive growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key stakeholders, including industry leaders, government officials, and tourism operators, attended the launch, marking a new chapter in India\u2019s maritime tourism aspirations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Pravakar Sahoo New Delhi, Oct.1 \u2013 In a significant move to boost India\u2019s growing cruise tourism sector, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping &amp; Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, 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