Centre plans to develop Goa as major cargo cruise destination
The Central Government, in coordination with the State Government of Goa, is developing Goa as a major cargo and cruise destination, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday.
Under the Sagarmala Scheme, an international and domestic cruise terminal, along with a ferry terminal, has been developed at Goa, Sonowal said.
The Central Government has developed an International and Domestic Cruise Terminal, along with a Ferry Terminal at Mormugao Port, Goa, with an estimated project cost of Rs. 101.72 crores.
The project is scheduled for completion by March 2025. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is also preparing DPRs for 9 coastal jetties in Goa to boost cargo volume, reduce traffic, and improve inland transport.
"Efforts to increase cargo include building new terminals, expanding existing ones, enhancing connectivity, upgrading equipment, and promoting coastal shipping through subsidies and reduced charges. To further boost cruise activities, the Central Government launched the Cruise Bharat Mission in 2024," Sonowal said in Rajya Sabha.
The expected economic impacts of such development like creating jobs in transportation, hospitality, retail, and tourism, boosting local business revenue.
It also improves local connectivity through enhanced inland waterway services, including ferry and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) services, enabled by integrated cruise circuits.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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