Cruise Bharat Mission
In FY 2024-25, India recorded 272 cruise calls and 4.92 lakh passengers, an increase from the previous year. Regulatory reforms, including a Cruise QR Code clearance system and digitized customs procedures, have been introduced. Puducherry Port has been operationalized for cruise services. The initiative aims to generate approximately 0.
Cruise Tourism
The river cruise tourism sector in India is experiencing significant growth, with a 19.4% increase in river cruise voyages on National Waterways from 371 in 2023-24 to 443 in 2024-25. The government plans to develop 51 new cruise circuits across 14 states and 3 union territories by 2027 under
Coastal Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is enhancing coastal and cruise tourism through various state and central initiatives, including financial assistance for infrastructure development and the revamped Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme. The Cruise Bharat Mission aims to create a collaborative framework among government agencies to promote responsible tourism. A separate coastal