The Indian Lighthouse Festival was inaugurated by Union Minister of Ports and Shipping Sarbananda Sonowal at Fort Aguada in Goa. The festival aims to revive the maritime history of India’s 75 iconic lighthouses and promote them as tourism destinations. It also seeks to create opportunities for local communities and businesses. The Minister stated that the festival will showcase the hidden gems of maritime history and reveal untold stories of the country’s historic lighthouses. He also mentioned the enactment of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act in 2021, which allows for the development and management of aids to navigation in India. Under this act, lighthouses can be designated as heritage sites and developed for educational, cultural, and tourism purposes. The Minister emphasized that lighthouses will become catalysts for educational, cultural, and tourist hotspots.
The Indian Lighthouse Festival, held at Fort Aguada in Goa, was inaugurated by Union Minister of Ports and Shipping Sarbananda Sonowal. The festival aims to rejuvenate the maritime history of India’s 75 iconic lighthouses and promote them as tourist destinations. It also aims to create opportunities for local communities and businesses. The Minister highlighted the importance of the festival in showcasing the hidden gems of maritime history and sharing untold stories of historic lighthouses. He also mentioned the Marine Aids to Navigation Act enacted in 2021, which allows for the development and management of aids to navigation in India. Under this act, lighthouses can be designated as heritage sites and developed for educational, cultural, and tourism purposes. The Minister emphasized that lighthouses will play a significant role in education, culture, and tourism.
The Indian Lighthouse Festival, held in Goa, was inaugurated by Union Minister of Ports and Shipping Sarbananda Sonowal. The festival aims to revitalize the maritime history of India’s 75 iconic lighthouses and promote them as tourist destinations. It also seeks to provide opportunities for local communities and businesses. The Minister expressed his belief that the festival will uncover the hidden gems of maritime history and share the untold stories of historic lighthouses. He also mentioned the Marine Aids to Navigation Act enacted in 2021, which allows for the development and management of aids to navigation in India. Under this act, lighthouses can be designated as heritage sites and developed for educational, cultural, and tourism purposes. The Minister emphasized the significance of lighthouses in education, culture, and tourism.
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