Cruise Bharat Mission Flashcards
launched by the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW)
launched on
September 30, 2024 from Mumbai Port (Maharashtra)
It aims to boost the country’s cruise tourism industry by doubling cruise passenger traffic within 5 years (by _____)
2029
The mission outlines a framework for______ approach for crafting interventions along policy, regulatory, and other key factors governing the cruise sector
inter-ministerial
It is projected that CBM will result in over 1.5 million river cruise passengers over more than_______ of Operational Waterways in India. It aims to create 4 lakh cruise sector-specific jobs.
5,000 kms
The mission focuses on 3 different segments:
- Ocean & Harbour: It includes deep-sea, coastal, yachting, and sailing cruises.
- River & Inland: It involves cruises on rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, and lakes.
- Island: It includes inter-island, lighthouse, expedition, live-abroad, and boutique cruises.
Phase-wise Implementation :
The CBM will be implemented in _____ phases, starting from October 1, 2024 up to March 31, 2029.
3
Phase-______(from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025):
This phase of CBM focuses on conducting studies, master planning, and forming cruise alliances with neighbouring countries.
I
Phase-______ (from October 10, 2025 to March 31, 2027):
It aimed to focus on developing new cruise terminals, marinas, and destinations to activate high-potential cruise locations and circuits.
II
Phase-______ (from April 01, 2027 to March 31, 2029):
It focuses on integration of all cruise circuits across the Indian Subcontinent
III
Key Performance Targets:
i. Sea cruise passengers are expected to increase from 0.5M (125 calls) in Phase-I to 1M (______calls) by PhaseIII.
ii. River cruise passengers are estimated to grow from 0.5M to 1.5M.
iii. International terminals will increase from 2 to 10 and river cruise terminals to double from 50 to 100.
iv. Marinas are expected to increase from 1 to 5; employment from 0.1M to 0.4M
500
