{"id":850,"date":"2024-11-25T10:27:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T10:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/?post_type=all_news&p=850"},"modified":"2026-05-14T18:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:49:37","slug":"pm-modi-highlights-lothals-maritime-heritage-complex-in-mann-ki-baat","status":"publish","type":"all_news","link":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/all_news\/pm-modi-highlights-lothals-maritime-heritage-complex-in-mann-ki-baat\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Highlights Lothal\u2019s Maritime Heritage Complex in Mann Ki Baat."},"content":{"rendered":"

Lothal Will Be a Global Symbol of India\u2019s Ancient Maritime Glory\u2013 PM Modi.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during the 116th episode of his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat, emphasized the significance of Lothal in India\u2019s maritime history. Known as the site of the world\u2019s first dockyard, Lothal is now witnessing the construction of the National Maritime Heritage Complex, under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,\u00a0 a grand museum dedicated to showcasing India\u2019s 5000-year-old maritime history that began with the Harappan civilization.<\/p>\n

In the 116th episode of\u00a0@mannkibaat<\/a>, PM Shri\u00a0@narendramodi<\/a>\u00a0featured Lothal\u2019s unique contribution to India\u2019s maritime history. Lothal is coming up as the National Maritime Heritage Complex, a project by MoPSW that celebrates India\u2019s 5000-year-old maritime legacy.\u00a0@AkashvaniAIR<\/a>\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/vglg56sCp7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (@shipmin_india)\u00a0November 24, 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking on the initiative, PM Modi said, \u201cLothal is a proud symbol of India\u2019s maritime brilliance and ancient trading capabilities. The museum being developed here will become a global hub for learning and appreciating our rich seafaring heritage. I urge everyone to contribute by preserving and sharing manuscripts, historical documents, or artefacts with the National Archives of India.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister further highlighted the Oral History Project, which documents the experiences of Partition survivors. With only a few witnesses of the Partition era remaining, this initiative aims to preserve their stories for future generations.<\/p>\n

As part of India\u2019s ongoing campaign to preserve its ancient heritage, PM Modi encouraged citizens to actively participate by contributing to these efforts and ensuring the legacy of India\u2019s maritime and cultural history is safeguarded.<\/p>\n

Set to feature an array of exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs, NMHC is expected to become a major tourist destination, attracting visitors globally and fostering a greater appreciation for India\u2019s maritime heritage. The physical progress for Phase 1A of the project has reached 57%, marking a significant milestone in its development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4400,"template":"","class_list":["post-850","all_news","type-all_news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/all_news\/850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/all_news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/all_news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.dzinepixel.com\/Paradipport_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}