Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Navy Chief Reviews NMHC Lothal Progress, Highlights Maritime Heritage
The top Navy boss, Admiral Tripathi, checked on the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, a big museum being built to show India's history with the sea.
This museum will be huge, covering 400 acres, and will have cool displays like old ships and planes.
Admiral Tripathi also visited the ancient Lothal site, showing how the Navy connects to India's seafaring past.
He saw the progress of the museum, which will be one of the largest of its kind, and praised its aim to show India’s naval evolution.
The museum is scheduled to complete Phase 1A by the end of 2025.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, visited the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat.
The visit included a tour of exhibits and a review of construction progress.
The NMHC, spanning 400 acres, aims to be one of the largest maritime museums.
The project will showcase India’s rich seafaring legacy and naval evolution.
Admiral Tripathi also visited the historic archaeological site at Lothal.
- Who
- Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff
- What
- Visited the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) and the archaeological site at Lothal
- When
- September 3
- Where
- Lothal, Gujarat
- Why
- To review construction, inspect exhibits, and reaffirm the Navy’s connection to India’s maritime heritage.
- Location
- Lothal, Gujarat
- Complex Name
- National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
- Visiting Official
- Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)
- Project Scope
- Maritime museum showcasing India’s seafaring legacy and naval evolution
- Project Size
- 400 acres
- Phase 1A Completion
- End of 2025 (scheduled)
- Key Exhibits
- Warship Nishank, IL-38 SD, Naval helicopters, deck-based fighter aircraft Sea Harrier, and various naval artifacts.
