Mumbai To Get Modern Jetty At Gateway Of India As Tourists Footfall Rise

The Maharashtra government is planning to develop a modern jetty at the Gateway of India in view of the heavy tourist footfall at the landmark monument.

Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane informed the state legislative assembly during the ongoing Maharashtra Budget Session 2026 regarding the modern jetty on Wednesday, March 18. He was replying to a calling attention notice raised by member Ashok Patil. Legislators Varun Sardesai and Prakash Surve participated in the discussion.

The proposed jetty is designed to improve the flow of passengers and vessels.

The Gateway of India, one of Mumbai’s busiest landmarks, sees high daily footfall, putting pressure on existing infrastructure and raising concerns about safety and enhance operational efficiency.

Proposed Changes

Noting that the Gateway of India area witnesses heavy congestion due to high passenger movement, he said new jetty infrastructure is being planned to ease crowding and improve safety.

There are five jetties at the site, of which Jetty Nos. 1 to 4 are used by general passengers and are managed by the Mumbai Port Trust. Jetty No. 5 is proposed to be used primarily for private and larger yachts, which is expected to reduce congestion at the other jetties, he said.

Rane said the government aims to develop Mumbai into an international-standard tourism and maritime hub by strengthening jetty management, introducing modern boats, and building marinas and passenger amenities.

Tariff and Policy

The state has also taken up with the Centre issues related to permissions, tariff structure and safety concerning Jetty No. 5 at the iconic waterfront in south Mumbai.

Rane also stated there has been public dissatisfaction over the existing revenue-sharing model at Jetty No. 5, where a majority share goes to a private entity. The state wrote to the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on February 16, seeking a review of the tariff structure.