India's Maritime Heritage Revived: IMHC Concludes Successfully
New Delhi: The India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) concluded successfully, marking a significant step towards reviving academic focus on India's rich maritime history. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasized India’s 5,000-year-old maritime legacy, neglected for decades but now gaining global recognition under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Sonowal highlighted how India's maritime advancements, from ancient bead-making and shipbuilding techniques to modern port infrastructure, reflect the nation’s rise as a global maritime power. "India's maritime history predates the Indus Valley Civilisation, showcasing our role as a global connector," he stated, pointing to the upcoming National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal as a testament to this legacy.
