Uttar Pradesh
Navy Shaurya Museum in Lucknow
- 31 Oct 2025
- 3 min read
Why in News?
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the preparations for the upcoming ‘Navy Shaurya Museum’ in Lucknow, an ambitious project that will commemorate the valour, legacy, and technological prowess of the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean region.
Key Points
- About: Planned near Ekana Stadium in CG City, the museum will be a first-of-its-kind maritime heritage complex in North India, designed to blend education, experience, and technology while placing Uttar Pradesh prominently on the national tourism map.
- The museum aims to celebrate India’s maritime strength, rekindle UP’s ancient maritime heritage, and inspire national pride.
- Launched in 2022 with an initial completion target of December 2024, the project has achieved only 30% progress due to logistical challenges, and is now expected to be completed by late 2025.
- Project Structure: The Navy Shaurya Museum is being developed in two key segments:
- INS Gomati Shaurya Smarak (Sacred Memorial): It features the INS Gomati (F-21), a Godavari-class indigenous missile frigate that served the Indian Navy for 34 years and participated in major operations like Operation Cactus and Operation Parakram.
- Nausena Shaurya Vatika: It will feature a TU-142 maritime surveillance aircraft that served for 29 years and a Sea King SK-42B helicopter used in naval operations.
- Design: The museum, designed in the abstract form of a ship with naval railings, porthole-style windows, and maritime symbols, will consist of two main zones — the Interpretation Centre and the Open-Air Museum.
- Technology Meets Heritage: The museum will integrate modern technology with historical storytelling, featuring:
- 7D theatre for immersive storytelling.
- Aircraft carrier landing and warship simulators to provide realistic naval experiences.
- Digital water-screen show and marine life aquarium.
- Submerged Dwarka model showcasing India’s ancient maritime history.
- Interactive activities such as ‘Dress Like Your Heroes’ and virtual naval missions.
- Administrative Oversight: A committee headed by the Director General of Tourism, comprising representatives from the Maritime Heritage Society, UP Projects Corporation, and naval experts, has been formed to oversee the project.
