CM Yogi Adityanath approves Nausena Shaurya Sangrahalaya  in Lucknow to showcase Indian Navy’s bravery, maritime history, and interactive naval exhibits.

Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, gave officials instructions to move quickly to build the ‘Nausena Shaurya Sangrahalaya’ in Lucknow.

The museum will serve as a “living symbol” of the Indian Navy’s unwavering bravery and India’s maritime might in the Indian Ocean region, the Chief Minister said in a statement from his office after reviewing the project presentation with the Department of Culture.

The Chief Minister emphasized India’s rich maritime history, stating that the Indian Navy is a contemporary example of how the water has served as the testing ground for Indian civilization. The public will have a closer look at that magnificent heritage thanks to this museum.

With features like railings, porthole-style windows, and naval architectural components that give it a distinctive maritime flavor, the museum will be created in the abstract shape of a ship, according to officials. A central platform, an outdoor monument, thematic walks, exhibition galleries, fountains, a light-and-sound arena, and an information center will all be part of the complex. Energy efficiency will be the main focus of the design, which will include eco-friendly building methods, natural lighting, and ventilation.

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The museum should be a “experiential centre” where visitors may feel history come to life through digital, interactive, and immersive technology, CM Yogi emphasized, stressing that the project should be more than just a display space. Additionally, he directed the museum to have special displays on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who is frequently credited with establishing India’s naval might.

The Nausena Shaurya Vatika and the INS Gomati Shaurya Smarak would be the two main parts of the project. As part of the museum, the Godavari-class indigenous missile frigate INS Gomti (F-21), which served the Indian Navy for 34 years and took part in significant actions like Operation Cactus and Operation Parakram, will be maintained and on display so that visitors may see its legacy up close.

The Sea King SK-42B helicopter and the TU-142 aircraft, which was used for 29 years in naval surveillance and disaster relief operations, will be on display at the Nausena Shaurya Vatika. According to the Chief Minister, this area will provide young tourists with an engaging educational opportunity regarding contemporary naval operations and technology.

Additionally, the museum complex will feature a 7D theater, a warship simulator, an aircraft carrier landing simulator, a submerged Dwarka model, a digital water screen show, a marine life aquarium, and interactive exhibits like “Dress Like Your Heroes.” Interactive galleries will showcase historical missions, indigenous defense technologies, and naval gallantry awards.

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The project will be supervised by a team led by the Director General of Tourism and made up of naval specialists, the UP Projects Corporation, and representatives from the Maritime Heritage Society.

According to the Chief Minister, this initiative would revive Uttar Pradesh’s pride as a marine state that served as a cultural bridge connecting the Indian Ocean and the country’s coastal trade. He stated, “This museum in Lucknow will represent India’s marine spirit as well as the bravery of the Indian Navy. Uttar Pradesh will get a fresh and proud identity on the map of national tourism as a result.