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Indian Lighthouse Festival Inaugurated in Visakhapatnam
- 15 Jan 2026
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Why in News?
The 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam on January 9, 2026, by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Key Points:
- Tourism Push: The festival aims to transform historical lighthouses into vibrant tourist hubs to boost local economies.
- New Projects: Plans were unveiled for Andhra Pradesh's first Lighthouse Museum in Vizag and four new lighthouses in the riverine areas of Assam.
- MGM Park: The event featured cultural showcases, highlighting the maritime heritage of the "City of Destiny".
- Maritime India Vision 2030: The festival aligns with Maritime India Vision 2030 and the government’s strategy for tourism-led coastal development.
- Sagarmala Programme: The transformation of lighthouses is a sub-component of port-led development and coastal community empowerment.
- Significance: It reinforces the concept of lighthouse tourism as a unique niche, enhancing local livelihoods, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism around India’s extensive shoreline.
| Read More: Sagarmala Programme, Maritime India Vision 2030, Lighthouse Museum |
