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LOTHAL WILL SHOWCASE TWO NEW INDIAN BEACHES RECEIVE

THE COUNTRY'S ‘BLUE FLAG’ CERTIFICATION, 12

MARITIME HERITAGE BEACHES INCLUDED IN THE LIST

othal in Gujarat was a key city in the nder Beach Environment and Beauty Management
LHarappan civilization. It is famous for UServices (BEAMS) programme for receiving Blue
Flag beach certification, several efforts such as pollution
discovering the world's oldest man-made mitigation, beautification, safety, environmental education,
dockyard. India has a diverse and rich maritime and awareness activities are being carried out on beaches
heritage. The National Maritime Heritage which have enabled 2 more Indian beaches to make it to
Complex is being built at Lothal to strengthen the Blue Beach list. Now the number of Indian Beaches in
the country's resolve to be proud of its heritage. the Blue Beach list has gone up to 12. The recently included
The complex, which is estimated to be worth beaches are Minicoy, Thundi Beach
Rs 3500 crore, includes Harappan architecture, and Kadmat Beach which are in
Lothal mini-creations, four theme parks, the Lakshadweep. The Blue Flag is an
world's tallest lighthouse museum, and 14 international eco-label given to the
galleries showcasing India's maritime heritage cleanest beaches in the world. Union
from the Harappan period to the present. Minister for Environment, Forest and
There will also be a Coastal States Pavilion Climate Change Bhupender Yadav
showcasing the diverse maritime heritage of tweeted, "Proud moment! This is part
of India's tireless journey towards
the states and union territories. After reviewing creating a sustainable environment
the construction works on October 18, Prime under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Minister Narendra Modi stated, "We preserve Thundi Beach is one of the most pristine and picturesque
the sentiments associated with our heritage beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago, with white
when we treasure it.The legacy created over sand surrounded by turquoise blue waters of the lagoon,
the last eight years gives us a glimpse into Kadmat beach is especially popular with cruise tourists
India's vast heritage." who come to the island for water sports.

SPACE SECTOR MOVING TOWARDS SELF-RELIANCE:

THE WORLD SAW THE POTENTIAL OF NEW INDIA

ndia's space sector is rapidly moving towards a joint venture between India's New Space
Iself-reliance. The world saw the potential of India Limited and the UK government, has
New India in the space sector on 23 October used an Indian rocket to put its satellites into
when ISRO created history by placing 36 orbit for the first time. Prime Minister Narendra
satellites into orbit for global connectivity Modi tweeted, "Congratulations to NSIL, In-
through the heaviest rocket ever built, LVM3. Space, and ISRO on the successful launch
The number of foreign satellites to be placed in of our heaviest launch vehicle LVM3 with 36
orbit by ISRO has now reached 381. This is the OneWeb Satellites for global connectivity.
first commercial launch of LVM3. This rocket is LVM3 is a unique example of self-reliance
43.5 meters long and weighs 644 tons, which and enhances India's competitive edge in the
is capable of carrying 8 thousand kg. OneWeb, global commercial launch services market."

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