PM Modi on his second visit to Gujarat in 25 days, to review development projects in Lothal, Bhavnagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Saturday, marking his second visit to Gujarat within 25 days.

He will review the progress of the ambitious National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), coming up at Lothal in Ahmedabad district. 

He will also visit Bhavnagar on Saturday to inaugurate development projects worth crores of rupees and also address a public gathering. A roadshow is scheduled from Bhavnagar airport to Jawahar Maidan, where he will deliver a public address. 

During his visit, he will announce MoUs worth ₹1.50 lakh crore related to major shipping and maritime projects for Bhavnagar-Alang as well as important ports across the country. Additionally, he will announce projects worth ₹75,000 crore under Sagarmala 2.0, ₹25,000 crore under the Maritime Development Board, and ₹19,989 crore for shipbuilding development.

Modi will review the progress of the ongoing NMHC project, inspect the completed phases, and hold a detailed review meeting.

The complex will house 14 galleries highlighting India's maritime history from the Harappan era to the present, along with a coastal states pavilion, four themed parks, and a recreation of Harappan architecture and lifestyle.

A 77-metre-high lighthouse museum - billed as the tallest in the world - will be among its key attractions, alongside a floating restaurant, a 100-room tent city, eco-friendly transport, and large-scale visitor facilities.

Officials said the project is expected to generate thousands of jobs, boost local industries, and position Lothal as a major international tourist destination.

A Maritime University within the complex will also provide academic and research opportunities, strengthening India's role as a hub for maritime studies and heritage tourism. 

(With inputs from syndicated feed)