For Rs 2 cr, Dwarka could emerge as the world's first underwater museum

  • 03/01/1999

  • Indian Express (New Delhi)

The Marine Archaeology Centre of the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, has submitted a proposal to the Gujarat government to build a unique underwater museum to view the remains of the submerged city of Dwarka. Noted marine archaeologist, Dr S.R. Rao who was awarded Britain's first World Ship Trust award for his discovery of Dwarka, said that the cost of the Rs 2-crore project would have to be borne by the Tourism Department of the Gujarat government. The proposal was submitted a few weeks back.