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India’s maritime heritage has always been a pillar of our economic strength and global connectivity. Today, as we modernize our ports, strengthen coastal infrastructure, and enhance navigational safety, we are building a future-ready maritime ecosystem. Institutions like the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient movement across our vast coastline. Our vision is to transform India into a leading maritime nation, where innovation, sustainability, and resilience guide every initiative, benefiting both trade and coastal communities.
The Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. It provides General Aids to Marine Navigation along the Indian coast. The Headquarters of the Directorate is at Noida.(U.P.) For administrative control the entire coastline has been divided into Nine Districts having their regional headquarters at Gandhidham, Jamnagar, Mumbai, Goa, Cochin, Chennai, Visakhapatnam , Kolkata and Port Blair. Our Aim is to provide safe and secure navigation in the Indian waters.