Vice President opens India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 at Yashobhoomi
On 11 December 2024, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the inaugural session of the two-day India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Summary
On 11 December 2024, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, the two-day India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 (IMHC 2024), organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), began with a special session addressed by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who described India's maritime heritage as a 'global connector'. In a message, PM Narendra Modi said the conclave would help draw up a blueprint for India to become a global hub and leading maritime nation, citing the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal. Representatives from 11 countries took part.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 11 Dec 2024, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
- Event
- India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 (two days)
- Organiser
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Inaugural address
- VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Countries
- 11
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 begin on 11 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the inaugural day of IMHC 2024, organised by MoPSW at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, commenced with a session addressed by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Which ministry organised the India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
PIB (11 Dec 2024): IMHC 2024 was organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).