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preservation. By preserving philosophy.
these oral histories, NAI ensures Another campaign is also
that the voices and experiences underway in the country to
of individuals who have preserve evidence of India's
contributed to India's rich history ancient maritime prowess.
are not lost, but instead serve As part of this effort, a large
as valuable resources for future museum is being constructed in
generations. Lothal.
Oral histories also safeguard Prime Minister Shri Narendra
traditions, languages, and Modi, during the 116th episode of
practices that face erosion in 'Mann ki Baat', emphasised the
the modern era. For instance, significance of Lothal in India’s
efforts to document storytelling maritime history. Known as the
practices like Dastangoi or site of the world’s first dockyard,
Patachitra underscore the Lothal is now witnessing the
importance of oral narratives in construction of the National
understanding regional art and Maritime Heritage Complex

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