Prime Minister’s Office said that PM Narendra Modi will use video conferencing to review the status of work of the National Maritime Heritage Complex site in Lothal, Gujarat.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Lothal, one of the major cities of the Harappan civilization, is famous for the discovery of the oldest man-made dock.
PM Modi will deliver a speech after reviewing the progress of work at the site at around 5 pm on October 18 National Maritime Heritage Complex A statement in Lothal, Gujarat via video conference said.
According to the statement, the Maritime Heritage Complex of Lothal is a fitting tribute to the historical past and heritage of the city.
It added that the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) of Lothal is being developed as a unique project to not only showcase the rich and diverse maritime heritage of India, but also to make Lothal a top-tier global tourist destination. It also helps to become
According to the statement, increasing the tourism potential of the project will also boost the economic development of the region.
The complex whose construction started in March 2022 is being built for approx. 3,500 crore.
It was announced that it would include several important and distinctive features including Lothal miniature recreations of Harappan architecture and lifestyle, as well as four theme parks: Memorial Theme Park, Marine and Naval Theme Park, Climate Theme Park, and the Maritime Theme Park. parks, and adventure and amusement theme parks.
Among other things, it will have the world’s tallest lighthouse museum, fourteen galleries highlighting India’s maritime heritage from the Harappan period to the present, and a coastal state pavilion showcasing a variety of maritime heritage from states and union territories.
(with inputs from PTI)
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