Shipping Minister Sonowal launches 鈥楥ruise Bharat Mission鈥� to boost tourism

01 Oct 2024 CW Team

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has unveiled the 鈥楥ruise Bharat Mission鈥� to significantly enhance India鈥檚 cruise tourism industry. The initiative aims to double the cruise passenger traffic from Mumbai Port by 2029. According to an official statement, the mission is expected to attract over 1.5 million river cruise passengers, leveraging India鈥檚 more than 5,000 kilometers of operational waterways.

Speaking at the launch, Sonowal emphasised that the 鈥楥ruise Bharat Mission鈥� marks a pivotal step in revitalising India鈥檚 cruise sector. 鈥淯nder the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is focused on unlocking the potential of India鈥檚 Blue Economy. Despite its vast coastline, cruise tourism in India has remained largely untapped. This mission aims to transform the maritime landscape by focusing on infrastructure development, elevating the cruise experience for tourists, and ensuring sustainable use of resources,鈥� he stated.

The mission, structured in three phases, will develop world-class facilities, boost cruise tourism, and contribute to the growth of maritime trade, ultimately positioning India as a leading player in global cruise tourism. (ET)

Resources

20 May 2025

Blum India brings Design Reverie to Hyderabad

Blum India hosted the Hyderabad edition of its signature event, Design Reverie, at the historic Taj Falaknuma Palace, making it a memorable evening for the city鈥檚 architecture and interior design community. As per news reports, the event combined modern design sensibilities with the grandeur of a palace setting and the spiritual charm of Sufi qawwali.This marked the third edition of the event, after previous gatherings in Delhi and Bangalore. In Hyderabad, the focus was on fostering relaxed yet meaningful dialogue among design professionals鈥攁way from the typical conference setup. The eveni..

Resources

20 May 2025

Hafele launches Platinum Studio in Nagpur

Hafele has expanded its franchise footprint in central India by opening a new Studio Partner Platinum showroom in Nagpur in collaboration with Onkar Furnitech. The studio was inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, along with Padma Gupta, Director 鈥� HR & Customer Experience, Hafele South Asia.Located at Sarthak Plaza, South Ambazari Road, Laxmi Nagar, the showroom offers an immersive experience of Hafele鈥檚 wide-ranging interior and home solutions. Designed as a hands-on, real-life application space, the studio showcases Hafele鈥檚 full portfolio鈥攊ncludi..

Resources

20 May 2025

Truflo by Hindware wins GPTW honour again

Truflo by Hindware has been certified a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to a people-first culture. The certification was awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute following a rigorous evaluation of employee experience, leadership, culture, and HR practices.Known as India鈥檚 fastest-growing plastic pipes and fittings company, Truflo has focused on fostering an inclusive, innovative, and growth-driven work environment. The company prioritises employee well-being and professional development, creating a culture where people feel valued and empow..