| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival |
| Location | Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh |
| Date | January 9, 2026 |
| Inaugurated By | Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal |
| Objective | Promote lighthouse tourism, boost local economies, and cultural exchange |
| Key Announcements | - Andhra Pradesh's first Lighthouse Museum in Vizag |
| - Four new lighthouses in riverine areas of Assam | |
| Highlights | - Cultural showcases highlighting maritime heritage |
| - Alignment with Maritime India Vision 2030 | |
| - Part of Sagarmala Programme for port-led development | |
| Significance | Reinforces lighthouse tourism as a niche for sustainable tourism |

