Question : Cruise and Ferry Services

(a) whether Sagarmala Development Corporation Limited has recently asked for Expression of Interest(EoI) for cruise and ferry services on some routes;

(b) if so, the number of EoIs received by the Government so far;

(c) the routes finalized by the Government for such services; and

(d) the time by which such services are likely to be started for benefit of the people of the country and neighbouring countries?

(a) Yes, Sir. Sagarmala Development Corporation Limited has recently invited Expression of Interest(EoI) for Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax/ferry services.

(b) Total 82 proposals, including both domestic and international routes, have been received.

(c) & (d) The routes and timelines will be finalized after scrutinizing the proposals.

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