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Mumbai International Cruise Terminal

Context

In a significant step towards enhancing India’s maritime infrastructure and cruise tourism potential, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways flagged off cruise operations from the newly inaugurated Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) at Ballard Pier. This development marks a major milestone under the Centre’s ambitious Cruise Bharat Mission.

Key Features of MICT

Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) is capable of handling one million passengers annually
It is equipped to accommodate five cruise ships simultaneously
It spans 4.15 lakh sq ft, featuring 72 immigration counters
It is built with modern architectural elements reflecting Mumbai’s coastal heritage, including a wavy ceiling, rose-gold accents, and wave-shaped seating
It is designed to meet international cruise standards, promoting ease of movement and better security.

Cruise Bharat Mission

Launched in: 2024
Cruise Bharat Mission aims to provide whole of government approach by involving various Central and State Government agencies to transform India into a major hub for cruise tourism.
India has significant capabilities in cruise tourism for coastal & river sector. This is due to the presence of:
- 12 Major and 200 Minor Ports along the 7500 km long coastline across the west and east
- Network of more than 20000 kilometres long navigable 110 waterways connecting around 400 rivers.
- There are multiple states, union territories and 1300 islands in India which are along the coastline or along the banks of states and interstate rivers or national waterways.
The long-term objective is to develop:
- 10 sea cruise terminals and 100 river cruise terminals
- Generate over 4 lakh employment opportunities by 2029
- Integrate with Sagarmala and PM Gati Shakti initiatives for seamless multimodal connectivity

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Mumbai International Cruise Terminal

Key Features of MICT

Cruise Bharat Mission