Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the state-of-the-art Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) today. Spanning over 415,000, the MICT can accommodate 1 million passengers annually.
The project, which places Mumbai as a global cruise hub, has been made under the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’. Giving a boost to India’s maritime infrastructure, it will offer a smooth travel experience for the tourists.
Made at a cost of Rs 556 crore, the cruise terminal is located near prominent Mumbai landmarks like Colaba and the Gateway of India.
Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate several projects in Gujarat today as he will attend the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ event.
PHOTO | Mumbai: PM Modi will inaugurate the state-of-the-art Mumbai International
Cruise Terminal on September 20, marking a new era for modern cruise travel in the city.
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Among the projects to be launched today, projects of the maritime sector alone are valued at over Rs 7,800 crore. This includes major projects like a new cruise terminal in Mumbai, new container facilities at key ports in Kolkata and Paradip, and a green bio-methanol plant at Deendayal Port, which are set to improve cargo movement and trade, according to an official statement from PMO.
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