India–Netherlands Maritime Heritage MoU 

Signed Between

India & Netherlands

Purpose

Cooperation in Maritime Heritage

Supports

National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)

Location

Lothal, Gujarat

Knowledge Partner

National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam

Areas of Cooperation

• Museum design
• Conservation
• Joint exhibitions
• Research
• Visitor experience

NMHC

Started:
2022

Objective

• Showcase India's 4500-year maritime history
• Promote maritime tourism
• Research centre

Components

• Maritime Museum
• Harappan Galleries
• Lighthouse Museum
• Naval Galleries
• Interactive Exhibits

Prelims Fact

Lothal = Ancient Harappan Port