PM highlights Lothal's National Maritime Heritage Complex in Mann Ki Baat; Phase 1A 57% complete
On 24 November 2024, in the 116th Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi highlighted Lothal in Gujarat — known as the site of the world's first dockyard — where the National Maritime Heritage Complex is being built.
Summary
On 24 November 2024, during the 116th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Narendra Modi highlighted Lothal in Gujarat, known as the site of the world's first dockyard, where the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is being built under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The complex is a museum showcasing India's 5,000-year-old maritime history beginning with the Harappan civilisation. The ministry said physical progress of Phase 1A had reached 57%. The PM also highlighted an Oral History Project documenting the experiences of Partition survivors.
Key facts
- Site
- Lothal, Gujarat — world's first dockyard
- Project
- National Maritime Heritage Complex (MoPSW)
- Theme
- 5,000-year maritime history from the Harappan era
- Progress
- Phase 1A 57% complete
- Mentioned in
- Mann Ki Baat, 116th episode, 24 Nov 2024
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The National Maritime Heritage Complex, highlighted by the PM in Mann Ki Baat on 24 November 2024, is coming up at which site known for the world's first dockyard?
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Correct answer: C — Lothal
PIB (MoPSW): Lothal, known as the site of the world's first dockyard, is witnessing construction of the National Maritime Heritage Complex.
Consider the following statements about the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC): 1. It is being developed under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 2. Its Phase 1A was reported complete (100%) in November 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoPSW): NMHC is a MoPSW project, but Phase 1A physical progress had reached 57%, not 100%. Only 1 is correct.