Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Assam to Become Hub for River Tourism and Waterways
The government wants to make Assam and Northeast India a popular place for river cruises and waterways.
They plan to build two fancy cruise ships worth Rs 250 crore to sail on the Brahmaputra River by 2027.
Also, a ship repair center for Rs 239 crore will be completed by 2026, a new road and tourist docks are planned.
A training center will teach 5,000 people about ships.
The goal is to bring more tourists and money to the area, with a focus on growth in Assam's maritime sector.
They also mentioned how popular cruises on the Ganga River are, and they want to make Assam the next big river cruise destination.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced plans to develop Assam and Northeast India's river tourism and inland waterways.
Two luxury cruise ships will be built for the Brahmaputra river with a Rs 250 crore investment, launching in 2027.
A ship repair facility costing Rs 239 crore will be operational by 2026.
Infrastructure projects include a Rs 180-crore approach road and Rs 299-crore tourist jetties.
A regional center of excellence will be established to train 5,000 maritime professionals.
- Who
- Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- What
- Announced infrastructure projects in Assam to boost river tourism and inland waterways.
- When
- Tuesday, at the Water Voyage Northeast 2025 conference.
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To position Assam as a hub for river tourism and inland waterways growth and promote maritime sector growth.
- Projects Announced
- Luxury cruise ships, ship repair facility, approach road, tourist jetties, and a regional center of excellence
- Cruise Ships Investment
- Rs 250 crore
- Ship Repair Facility Cost
- Rs 239 crore
- Approach Road Cost
- Rs 180 crore
- Tourist Jetties Cost
- Rs 299 crore
- Regional Centre of Excellence Cost
- Rs 188 crore
- Expected Maritime Professionals Trained
- 5,000
