Overview of 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival Held in Visakhapatnam, AP

Current Context: The 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival (ILF 3.0) was held on 9–10 January 2026 at MGM Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

• It was organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and DGLL to promote lighthouse-led tourism.
• The festival was inaugurated by M. Venkaiah Naidu (Former Vice President) and Sarbananda Sonowal (Union Minister, MoPSW).
• Highlights included cultural performances, coastal crafts, cuisine, and fashion shows showcasing maritime heritage.
• A major MoU was signed between Visakhapatnam Port Authority and DGLL to set up a Lighthouse Museum.
• Sonowal announced the India Ship Technology Centre (ISTC) in Vizag and 4 new lighthouses in Assam.

Question:

Q.1 The 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival (ILF 3.0) was organized by which ministry?
a) Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW)
b) Ministry of Culture
c) Ministry of Tourism
d) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Answer: a) It was organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and DGLL to promote lighthouse-led tourism.