Gujarat to showcase Indias maritime glory at Lothal

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The Union ministry of , shipping and waterways and theUnion ministry of culturesigned an MoU for Cooperation in development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) inLothalinGujarat. Union minister of state for ports, shipping and waterwaysMansukh Mandaviyaand Union minister of state for culture Prahlad Singh Patel were present during the ceremony to sign the MoU.

The NMHC will be developed in the vicinity of the ASI site of Lothal,

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located about 80km from Ahmedabad. The complex will be developed as an international tourist destination, where the maritime heritage of India from ancient to modern times will be showcased. The edutainment approach using the latest technology will be adopted to spread awareness about Indias maritime heritage.

For developing the project, the land transfer formalities have been completed and all land-related clearances and the environmental nod have been obtained.