Mumbai Port session at IMW 2025 highlights ambitious cruise tourism objectives

Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) organised a session on ‘Cruise and Passenger Economy - A New Horizon’ at the India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025) here, which was graced by Mr Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), as the Chief Guest.

In his opening remarks Dr M. Angamuthu, IAS, Chairperson, MbPA emphasised the importance of the passenger economy. Mr Rajiv Jalota, Advisor, Indian Ports Association (IPA), gave a brief on the Cruise Bharat Mission.

Mr Vijay Kumar spoke about India’s cruise and passenger economy entering a new era under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which aims to position India among the world’s top 10 cruise destinations. The Ministry, through the Cruise Bharat Mission, is developing six major international cruise hubs, 35 smaller terminals, and over 50 river cruise routes to boost both coastal and inland tourism. With investments of more than `1.5 lakh crore planned by 2047, the focus is on modern infrastructure, ease of doing business, sustainability and private participation. Initiatives such as the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, expansion of RoPax services and green port development are transforming connectivity and travel experiences. As cruise passenger numbers rise exponentially, these efforts reflect India’s vision to create a modern, sustainable and globally competitive cruise ecosystem that drives tourism, employment and regional prosperity, it was emphasised, as per a release.

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