Gandhinagar, July 8 -- Gujarat has become the first state in India to formally align with the Cruise Bharat Mission, marking a significant milestone in the country's push to develop a globally competitive cruise tourism ecosystem.

As per an official release, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state has taken a proactive role in shaping the national cruise agenda, leveraging its strategic 2,340-km coastline and navigable rivers like the Sabarmati and Narmada. In alignment with the national mission envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Gujarat Maritime Board organised a stakeholder consultation workshop on May 6 to chart out a Cruise Shipping Policy tailored to Gujarat's unique strengths and aspirations....