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Lok Sabha
The Government has given no objection to M/s. Star Cruises of Malaysia for operation of Cruise Services from Mumbai to Lakshadweep (Kadmat Island) and Mumbai to Goa.
Government has not done any formal cost benefit analysis, however, it is undeniable that its benefit to Indian economy would far outweigh the costs as far as international cruise liners calling at Indian Ports is concerned. The benefits include the vessel related revenue accrual to the ports, purchase of local goods by the cruise tourists, consumption of various types of domestic services offered by airlines, tourist taxis, hotels, restaurants, bunkers, etc. As regards financial costs, there are no costs other than maintaining cruise terminal and providing reception/immigration facilities etc.
This information was given in the Lok Sabha today in a written reply by the Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri T.R. Baalu.
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