Cruise Bharat Mission hopes to have 10 lakh passengers by 2029. The ministry will create a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for cruise development under the Indian Ports Association (IPA)
The five-year Cruise Bharat Mission was started by the central government with the goal of increasing cruise tourism in India to one million passengers and generating 400,000 employment by 2029.
Financial incentives, relaxation of cabotage laws, and the creation of a special fund are all part of the mission.
The mission will be carried out by 2029 and has been split into three stages. By Phase 3, the Center hopes to double sea cruise calls from 125 to 500. The Center will carry out market research and identify projects to help in the future in terms of funding and regulations until October 2025.
