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National Maritime Heritage Complex (Representational)
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. The project aims to showcase India’s maritime heritage and history.
The project has been in progress and is routinely monitored at the highest levels of the government, officials said.
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Phase 1A of the project is under implementation, with more than 60 per cent physical progress, and is planned for completion by 2025.
“Phases 1A and 1B of the project are to be developed in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode, while Phase 2 will be developed through land subleasing/public-private partnership (PPP) to establish NMHC as a world-class heritage museum,” a statement by the Cabinet said.
Around 22,000 jobs are expected to be created in the development of the project, with 15,000 direct employment and 7,000 indirect employment, according to government estimates.
The master plan of the NMHC has been prepared by architect Hafeez Contractor, and the construction of Phase 1A is being carried out by Tata Projects.
A lighthouse museum, to be funded by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, will also be developed during the upcoming phases.
The master plan includes an Indian Navy and Coast Guard gallery, envisaged to be one of the largest in the country, featuring external naval artefacts, coastal states pavilions, a maritime institute and hostel, and four theme-based parks.
First Published: Oct 09 2024 | 6:10 PM IST
