NMHC Lothal Phase 1A crosses 82% completion; 13 nations join India’s maritime heritage project

September 11, 2026 8:45 PM

NMHC Lothal Phase 1A crosses 82% completion; 13 nations join India’s maritime heritage project

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday chaired the second Governing Council meeting of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) Society, reviewing the progress of the ambitious maritime heritage project being developed at Lothal in Gujarat. The meeting was informed that Phase 1A of the NMHC has achieved around 82 per cent physical progress, with the revised completion target set for October 31, 2026. Sonowal described NMHC as one of the most signific...

National Maritime Heritage Complex a monumental tribute to India’s maritime history: Union Minister Sonowal

December 11, 2024 5:41 PM

National Maritime Heritage Complex a monumental tribute to India’s maritime history: Union Minister Sonowal

The development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Gujarat's Lothal is set to serve as a monumental tribute to India's ancient maritime history, bringing to life the technological advancements, trade routes, and cultural exchanges that our ancestors pioneered, Union Minister for Ports and Shipping, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Wednesday. Speaking at the India Maritime Heritage Conclave held in the national capital, the Union Minister said the development of NMHC aligns perfectly with...