Photo of the ancient Lothal dockyard by Orissa8, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Union Cabinet Green-Lights the ₹4,500 Crore NMHC at Lothal
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, at an estimated cost of ₹4,500 crore.
Honouring the Indus Valley Dockyard
Lothal — once a thriving dockyard of the Indus Valley Civilisation — was chosen to showcase India's rich maritime heritage.
The complex will present that legacy through a world-class ensemble of galleries, pavilions and recreational zones.
22,000 Jobs and Regional Transformation
The approval marked the formal green light for one of India's most ambitious heritage-tourism projects.
The development is expected to generate around 22,000 jobs and transform the wider Lothal region.
Invest in Lothal's Growth Story
Secure a plot in the NMHC corridor before full-scale development matures.