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Announcements

570.82 KB | Supply of Metal Halide Lamp for various Lighthouses at Chennai Directorate
10.61 MB | Civil maintenance to the Lighthouse tower, allied buildings, compound wall etc. at Vembar Lighthouse station under Chennai Directorate.
703 KB | Rewiring of Lighthouse Tower and allied Building at Portonova Lighthouse and Navtex Station under Chennai Lighthouse
982.03 KB | Civil repairs and maintenance of Beypore Lighthouse Tower
1.58 MB | Replacement of Trestle tower at Bitra Lighthouse in the UT of Lakshadweep Fabrication & Supply of 30m high GI Trestle tower (Hot dipped Galvanized) at Deep Bhavan, Kochi.
777.6 KB | Special repairs and maintenance of Minicoy (South) Lighthouse Station at Minicoy in the UT of Lakshadweep
1.08 MB | Civil repairs and maintenance of Ponnani Lighthouse
1.01 MB | Civil repairs and maintenance of Vypin Lighthouse Station

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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.

Maritime India Summit 2021 02.03.2021

About Ministry

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.