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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the project process of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. An MoU was signed with the Ministry of Defence (Indian Navy & Coast Guard) for the development of a Naval gallery inside NMHC. NMHC is a major project of the Sagarmala Programme and aims to be the world's biggest Maritime Museum complex. The complex will showcase India's rich maritime heritage and act as a center for learning. The Gujarat government has allocated 375 acres of land for the project and is providing support in various aspects of development. The estimated cost of NMHC is Rs. 4500 crore, and funding is being sought from public and private institutes, organizations, and CSR. NMHC will include maritime museums, lighthouse museums, maritime theme parks, and amusement parks. NMHC will enhance India's maritime image internationally and contribute to the Amritkal and MIV 2030 initiatives. Under the Sagarmala programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has identified 74 projects in Gujarat with completed, under implementation, and under development stages. About Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar      Chief minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel       Governor: Acharya Devvrat