In a historic moment, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, flagged off the maiden voyage of Costa Serena, India’s first International Cruise Liner from Mumbai. This monumental event marks the initiation of a transformative phase in India’s cruising and tourism industry, driven by the visionary “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Under the leadership of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), the Indian government has actively promoted cruise tourism. Several strategic initiatives have been implemented to revitalize the cruise sector:
Due to these initiatives, there has been a substantial growth in cruise tourism:
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