CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal is being developed as a one-of-its-kind project to not only display India’s rich and diverse maritime heritage and also help Lothal to emerge as a world-class international tourist destination.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is building the National Maritime Heritage Complex at the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal in Gujarat with a total cost of 3500 crores rupees. The first-of-its-kind complex in India, this centre will showcase India’s rich and diverse maritime heritage.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Rs. 3500 crore project is being built at the historic Indus Valley Civilization region of Lothal in Gujarat under the Sagarmala Scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The Prime Minister reviewed the work progress of the NMHC and conveyed his satisfaction on the pace of the project.

Detailed explanation-4: -Synopsis. Gujarat is developing a world-class facility, close to the Archaeological Survey of India in Lothal. It is about 80 km away from the city of Ahmedabad, and is the National Maritime Heritage Complex.