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Centre Advances Cruise Tourism Development Along Konkan Coast
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Centre Advances Cruise Tourism Development Along Konkan Coast

The Ministry of Tourism has constituted a Task Force to support the development of cruise tourism along the Konkan coast. The committee is chaired by the Secretary, Tourism, and co-chaired by the Secretary, Shipping, with the Tourism Secretary of Maharashtra included as a member to strengthen inter-agency coordination.

To assist states and central agencies in developing tourism infrastructure, including cruise-tourism facilities, the Ministry provides Central Financial Assistance under the Central Agencies Scheme and the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Maharashtra has received funding support for four cruise-related projects through these programmes.

All proposals seeking environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone clearance are assessed by the Government of India in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory processes.

This information was provided by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

The Ministry of Tourism has constituted a Task Force to support the development of cruise tourism along the Konkan coast. The committee is chaired by the Secretary, Tourism, and co-chaired by the Secretary, Shipping, with the Tourism Secretary of Maharashtra included as a member to strengthen inter-agency coordination. To assist states and central agencies in developing tourism infrastructure, including cruise-tourism facilities, the Ministry provides Central Financial Assistance under the Central Agencies Scheme and the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Maharashtra has received funding support for four cruise-related projects through these programmes. All proposals seeking environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone clearance are assessed by the Government of India in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory processes. This information was provided by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

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