PM Modi to review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal on Saturday

During his next visit to Gujarat on September 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in the Ahmedabad district.

The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is being developed at this historic site to showcase the nation’s rich maritime heritage.

The National Maritime Heritage Complex, being developed at an estimated cost of ₹4,500 crore, has been allotted 375 acres of land by the state government. The museum will feature Lothal Mini Recreation to bring Harappan architecture and lifestyle to life, along with four innovative theme parks: the Memorial Theme Park, Maritime and Navy Theme Park, Climate Theme Park, and Adventure and Amusement Theme Park. The complex will also house 14 galleries highlighting India’s maritime heritage from Harappan times to the present, as well as a Coastal States Pavilion showcasing the maritime traditions of other states and union territories.


NMHC is envisioned to blend history, education, research, and entertainment, showcasing India’s maritime heritage through technology.

Famed for housing the oldest man-made dockyard, Lothal, a key city of the Harappan civilisation and the National Maritime Heritage Museum at Lothal will be a vital initiative to preserve the city’s historical legacy.

The project entailed world’s Tallest Lighthouse Museum of 77 meters high with an open gallery at 65 meters, to which is to be built in the complex.

The complex will also include a floating restaurant, a 100-room tent city and resort, and e-car facilities for convenient movement around the museum. Parking for 500 electric cars will be provided, and a 66 kV substation is already operational.

A Maritime University has also been planned within the NMHC, offering specialised maritime degrees in one place and promoting student exchange programs along with a dedicated research institute and the world’s largest underwater-themed open gallery.