World's oldest dock: Lothal set to get National Maritime Heritage Complex

The National Maritime Heritage Complex commenced in March 2022 and is being developed at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore

World's oldest dockyard, Lothal, is all set to get heritage complex as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the construction of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) site via video conferencing.

In his address, PM Modi said Lothal was not only a major trading centre of the Indus Valley Civilisation, but was also a symbol of maritime power and prosperity of India. 

With NMHC, Lothal will act as a centre for learning and understanding India's maritime history, he added.
 

Here is a look at the National Maritime Heritage Complex project and its significance:

Where is Lothal situated?

It is one of the