Source: PIB
Context:
The 3rd edition of the Indian Lighthouse Festival (ILF 3.0) was held from January 9–10, 2026, at MGM Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
About the Festival
- Organised by:
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)
- Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL)
- Nature:
- National festival celebrating India’s lighthouse heritage, maritime history and coastal tourism
Key Highlights
- Inaugurated by:
- M. Venkaiah Naidu (Chief Guest)
- In presence of Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways
- Infrastructure Initiatives Launched:
- Foundation stone laid (virtually) for reconstruction of staff quarters at:
- Junglighat, Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Virtual inauguration of Light & Sound Projection Mapping Show at:
- Aguada Lighthouse, Goa
- Foundation stone laid (virtually) for reconstruction of staff quarters at:
