“The government expects the development of infrastructure in the border areas to enhance their livelihood. The project will also ease travel and improve connectivity with the rest of the highway network,” Vaishnaw said.In another decision, the government approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat and it will be completed in two phases, the Minister said.“The Cabinet accorded in-principle approval for Phase 1B and Phase 2, as per master plan by raising funds through voluntary resources/contributions and their execution after raising of the funds. Construction of the LightHouse Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL),” the Minister said.He said, a separate society “will be set up, for development of future phases, to be governed by a Governing Council headed by the Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, under Societies Registration Act, 1860 for implementation, development, management, and operation of the NMHC”.Phase 1A of the project is under implementation with more than 60 per cent physical progress and is planned to be completed by 2025, the Minister said. “The Phases 1A and 1B of the project are to be developed in EPC mode and Phase 2 of the project will be developed through land subleasing/ PPP to establish NMHC as a world-class heritage museum,” he said, adding that around 22,000 jobs are expected to be created in the development of the NMHC project, with 15,000 direct employment and 7,000 indirect employment.
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