The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways unveiled the official logo of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) during the India Maritime Week 2025 celebrations in Mumbai, marking a defining moment in India’s mission to preserve and promote its 5,000-year-old maritime legacy.
Celebrating India’s Maritime Legacy
The NMHC, to be developed at Lothal, Gujarat—the site of one of the world’s oldest dockyards—aims to showcase India’s journey from ancient maritime trade routes to modern naval strength.
The new logo embodies India’s maritime pride and innovation, bridging history with contemporary vision.
About the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
- Location: Lothal, Gujarat
- Features: Immersive museums, digital galleries, marine archaeology zones, shipbuilding heritage displays, and tourism zones.
- Objective: To create a global hub for maritime education, cultural tourism, and heritage research.
- The complex will narrate India’s maritime evolution—from the Harappan era to the present-day blue economy.
Strategic and Diplomatic Importance
The NMHC also represents a step forward in India’s maritime diplomacy. Collaboration with the Netherlands and a Letter of Intent for a Green and Digital Sea Corridor highlight India’s commitment to sustainable, tech-driven maritime growth.
The initiative aligns with India’s broader goals of strengthening global maritime partnerships and boosting the Blue Economy.
Static Facts
- Event: India Maritime Week 2025
- Date: 28 October 2025
- Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Union Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal
- Project: National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
- International Partner: Netherlands
