Lucknow, Oct 30 (NationPress) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to expedite the construction of the Navy Shaurya Museum. This directive was issued during a review presentation concerning the forthcoming museum in Lucknow, held as part of a meeting with the Culture Department.

He highlighted that the museum would serve as a vibrant testament to the Indian Navy’s unwavering courage and India’s maritime strength within the Indian Ocean region.

The Chief Minister noted that the sea has been a fundamental part of Indian civilization, and the Indian Navy exemplifies the modern representation of this rich maritime heritage. He stated that the museum will play a crucial role in sharing this legacy with the public.

The facility will encompass an interpretation center, a central deck, an open-air memorial, thematic walkways, exhibition galleries, fountains, and a light-and-sound arena. Its energy-efficient architecture will prioritize natural lighting, ventilation, and eco-friendly construction methods to foster sustainability.

The Chief Minister stressed that the museum should not just be a visual showcase but an “experience center” where visitors can interact with history through digital, immersive, and engaging technologies. He ordered that exhibits should allow guests to experience naval operations, warfare, and technological advancements firsthand, while prominently featuring detailed information about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s maritime vision and legacy.

The development of the project will occur in two main segments: the ‘INS Gomati Shaurya Smarak’ (Sacred Memorial) and the ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’. The INS Gomati (F-21), a native Godavari-class missile frigate that served the Indian Navy for 34 years and participated in missions like Operation Cactus and Operation Parakram, will be preserved and showcased within the complex, giving citizens and youth the chance to witness its heroic legacy up close.

A TU-142 aircraft, which was part of the Navy for 29 years in maritime surveillance and disaster relief, is being installed in the garden along with a proposed exhibition of the Sea King SK-42B helicopter.

The museum complex will also house a 7D theatre, an aircraft carrier landing simulator, a warship simulator, a submerged Dwarka model, a digital water-screen show, a marine life aquarium, and interactive activities such as “Dress Like Your Heroes.” Furthermore, interactive galleries focused on the Navy’s gallantry awards, historic missions, and indigenous defense innovations will be established.

The Chief Minister remarked that the museum would revive Uttar Pradesh’s ancient maritime legacy, which was once a crucial component of India’s coastal trade and connectivity across the Indian Ocean.

He concluded, “The Navy Shaurya Museum in Lucknow will not only embody the valor of the Indian Navy but also reflect the enduring maritime spirit of India. It will provide Uttar Pradesh with a proud new identity on the national tourism map.”