The Union Government has approved a ₹887-crore plan to develop a world-class marina at Mumbai Harbour, a move aimed at boosting coastal shipping, maritime tourism and waterfront-led urban development in the country’s financial capital.
The proposed ‘Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina’ has been cleared by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of creating global-standard tourism destinations and strengthening India’s maritime economy. The project will be developed over nearly 12 hectares of seawater area and will have the capacity to berth 424 yachts of up to 30 metres in length.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the project marked a significant step towards positioning Mumbai on the global maritime tourism map. “This approval of the ‘Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina’ marks an important step in our efforts to strengthen coastal shipping and maritime tourism. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the project will create world-class infrastructure, open the waterfront for public use, encourage private investment and generate new employment opportunities. It will help position Mumbai as a global maritime tourism hub while advancing India’s broader blue economy goals,” he said.
The marina will be implemented through a hybrid development model. The Mumbai Port Authority will invest around ₹470 crore to build the core marina infrastructure on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis, while a private operator will develop the onshore facilities with an estimated investment of ₹417 crore. The ministry has approved the port authority’s investment, and tenders have already been floated, with bids scheduled to close on December 29, 2025.
Reiterating the project’s economic potential, Sonowal said it would strengthen maritime tourism, attract private investment and create more than 2,000 jobs across allied sectors, while opening up new opportunities in coastal and blue economy activities.
The marine infrastructure will include an approach trestle, piled breakwater, service platforms, pontoons and gangways to support safe and efficient yacht operations. Onshore facilities planned by the private developer include a marina terminal building, a Namo Bharat International Sailing School, a maritime tourism development centre, hotel and clubhouse facilities, a skill development centre, and yacht stacking and repair infrastructure.
The project aligns with key national initiatives such as the Maritime India Vision 2030, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the Sagarmala Programme and the Cruise Bharat Mission, as well as the Mumbai Port Authority’s Port Master Plan 2047. Once operational, the marina is expected to significantly enhance public access to Mumbai’s waterfront while reinforcing the city’s status as a major hub for maritime tourism and cruise traffic.
