National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal: Reviving India's Ancient Seafaring Legacy
UPSC Relevance
Prelims: Ancient Indian History (Indus Valley Civilisation - sites like Lothal, key features like dockyard); Art and Culture (Heritage sites, Museums); Current Affairs (Key government projects like NMHC).
Mains:
General Studies Paper 1 (Art and Culture/History): "Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times." The NMHC is a major project related to preserving and showcasing Indian heritage.
Key Highlights from the News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) under construction in Lothal, Gujarat.
Lothal was a major port city and trade center during the Indus Valley Civilisation.
The main objective of NMHC is to preserve India's rich maritime legacy from ancient times and showcase it to the world.
History, education, and research will be integrated into this complex.
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