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Prime Minister Modi personally reviewed progress on the ambitious National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal during his Gujarat visit. The massive Rs 4,500 crore project aims to celebrate India's rich maritime history while serving as a modern center for tourism and research. During the same trip, he inaugurated numerous development projects totaling over Rs 34,200 crore across various sectors. These initiatives include major maritime infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and healthcare expansions that will significantly boost Gujarat's development.

Key Points: Modi Reviews National Maritime Heritage Complex Progress in Gujarat

  • Rs 4,500 crore heritage complex to preserve ancient maritime traditions
  • Multi-purpose center for tourism, research and skill development
  • Mumbai International Cruise Terminal among Rs 7,870 crore maritime projects
  • Green Bio-Methanol Plant and LNG infrastructure for sustainable development
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Gujarat: PM Modi chairs meeting to review progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal

PM Modi chairs review meeting for Rs 4,500 crore National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, also inaugurating maritime projects worth Rs 7,870 crore during Gujarat visit.

"NHMC is being developed at a cost of around Rs 4,500 crore to celebrate and preserve the country's ancient maritime traditions - Official Statement"

Lothal, September 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Gujarat, chaired a meeting to review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal on Saturday.

NHMC is being developed at a cost of around Rs 4,500 crore to celebrate and preserve the country's ancient maritime traditions and serve as a centre for tourism, research, education and skill development.

Earlier in the day, the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 34,200 crore at the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event in Bhavnagar.

As part of the maritime sector initiatives, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 7,870 crore, including the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock.

He also laid the foundation stone of a new container terminal and associated facilities at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata; new container berth, cargo handling facilities, and associated developments at Paradip Port; the Tuna Tekra Multi-Cargo Terminal; firefighting facilities and modern road connectivity at Kamarajar Port, Ennore; coastal protection works, including sea-walls and revetments at Chennai Port; sea-wall construction at Car Nicobar Island; a multi-purpose cargo berth and Green Bio-Methanol Plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla; and ship repair facilities at Patna and Varanasi.

In line with his commitment to holistic and sustainable development, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 26,354 crore, jointly undertaken by the central and state governments, catering to various sectors in Gujarat.

He inaugurated the HPLNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara Port, the Acrylics & Oxo Alcohol Project at Gujarat IOCL Refinery, the 600 MW Green Shoe Initiative, PM-KUSUM 475 MW Component C solar feeder for farmers, the 45 MW Badeli Solar PV Project, and the complete solarisation of Dhordo village, among others.

The Prime Minister laid the foundation of LNG infrastructure, additional renewable energy projects, coastal protection works, highways, and healthcare and urban transport projects, including expansions at Sir T. General Hospital in Bhavnagar, Guru Govind Singh Government Hospital at Jamnagar, and the four-laning of 70 km of national highways.

- ANI

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Priya S
₹4,500 crore for maritime heritage complex is a huge investment. Hope it brings tourism and employment opportunities to Gujarat. The cruise terminal in Mumbai is also exciting!
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Michael C
Impressive to see India investing in both heritage preservation and modern infrastructure. The green energy projects and solar initiatives show balanced development approach.
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Ananya R
While these projects look good on paper, I hope the execution matches the vision. We've seen many infrastructure projects get delayed or face quality issues. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Suresh O
The solar projects for farmers and complete solarisation of Dhordo village are game-changers! Renewable energy is the future and Gujarat is leading the way.
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Nisha Z
Healthcare expansions in Bhavnagar and Jamnagar are much needed. Infrastructure development should always include better medical facilities for common people.

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