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MoPSW Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Cruise Bharat Mission.

National | Dated: 06 Oct 2024

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal launched Cruise Bharat Mission from Mumbai Port to boost India's cruise tourism sector and position it globally.

🎯 Key Highlights:

* Cruise Bharat Mission(CBM) targets increasing cruise passengers from 4.6 lakh in 2024 to 50 lakh by 2027.
* Cruise Bharat Mission(CBM) aims to increase cruise sailings from 254 in 2024 to 500 by 2030 and 1,100 by 2047.

💡 Other Important Facts:

River cruise passengers are expected to rise from 5 lakh in phase 1 to 50 lakh by phase 3.
Marinas are expected to grow from 1 to 5, with employment in the sector rising from 100,000 to 400,000 by the final phase.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which minister launched the Cruise Bharat Mission aimed at promoting cruise tourism in India?

Correct Answer: Sarbananda Sonowal

🚀 Quick Recap:

About MoPSW,

Minister : Sarbananda Sonowal
Secretary : T K Ramachandran