Sarbananda Sonowal chairs 2nd Governing Council meeting of National Maritime Heritage Complex Society, reviews progress at Lothal

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways chaired the 2nd Governing Council Meeting of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) Society to review the progress of the project at Lothal, Gujarat. Phase 1A of the project has achieved approximately 82 percent physical completion, with a revised completion target of October 31, 2026. The project has secured MoUs for international collaboration from 13 countries, with ongoing discussions aiming for over 35 partnerships. Additionally, the Council reviewed plans for subsequent phases, including a Lighthouse Museum, a Maritime Research Institute, a Museotel, and an Eco Resort, alongside external infrastructure updates such as the completed Dholera Expressway and ASI excavations at Lothal.