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Extreme left –  Mr. Hansraj,  Advisor, NMHC,  Dr. Shibu John, Founder & CEO, 3D Graphy Llp, Col Hemant Kapoor,( Retd.) CEO, NMHC, and Cmde. Niranjan Khardenavis ( Retd.). Associate Director, Defence & Marine, 3D Graphy Llp.  Creating a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) involves several components where 3D printing and 3D visualization can play crucial roles. Here are the ways in which these technologies can enhance the project: 1. 3D Printing: A. Artifacts and Models Replicas of Historical Artifacts: Accurate 3D printed replicas of artifacts can be created for display, allowing visitors to handle and closely inspect them without risking damage to the originals. Ship Models: Detailed models of historical ships can be 3D printed to showcase different types of maritime vessels used throughout history. B. Exhibit Components Interactive Displays: Components such as parts of shipwrecks, tools, and maritime instruments can be 3D printed for interactive educational exhibits. Tactile Maps: 3D printed maps of significant maritime routes and historic sites, allowing visually impaired visitors to experience the exhibits through touch. C. Restoration and Conservation Replacement Parts: For restoration projects, 3D printing can be used to create missing parts of artifacts and exhibits with high precision. Protective Casings: Custom protective casings for fragile artifacts can be designed and printed. 2. 3D Visualization: A. Virtual Tours and Simulations Virtual Reality (VR) Tours: VR setups can allow visitors to explore recreated historical ships and maritime environments, providing an immersive educational experience. Augmented Reality (AR) Applications: AR apps can overlay historical information and visualizations on physical exhibits, enhancing the learning experience. B. Digital Exhibits Interactive 3D Models: Digital touchscreens can display interactive 3D models of ships, artifacts, and historical sites, allowing visitors to explore them in detail. Holographic Displays: Holograms can be used to create lifelike visualizations of maritime scenes and historical figures. C. Research and Documentation Detailed 3D Scanning: Scanning artifacts and sites can help in creating detailed 3D models for research, documentation, and preservation. Reconstruction of Historical Sites: Digital reconstruction of historical maritime sites and ships based on archaeological data can be visualized to provide insights into their original conditions. Implementation Plan Assessment and Planning: Identify key artifacts, ships, and exhibits to be created or enhanced using 3D technologies. Collaborate with historians, archaeologists, and maritime experts to ensure historical accuracy. Technology Integration: Invest in high-quality 3D printers and 3D scanning equipment. Develop partnerships with companies specializing in VR, AR, and 3D visualization. Content Development: Create 3D models and visualizations based on historical data. Develop interactive and educational content for exhibits. Exhibit Design and Setup: Design exhibit spaces to incorporate 3D printed models and visualization technologies. Ensure accessibility and interactivity to enhance visitor engagement. Training and Maintenance: Train staff in the use of 3D printing and visualization tools. Establish maintenance protocols for equipment and digital content. Conclusion By integrating 3D printing and 3D visualization technologies, the National Maritime Heritage Complex can offer a dynamic and interactive visitor experience, preserve maritime history with high precision, and enhance educational and research opportunities. This approach will not only attract visitors but also set a benchmark for modern museum practices. 3D Graphy with its team of Associate Corporate Members will be keen to participate in the project supporting efficiency and creative imagination to be made to reality.  NMHC Site – Work in progress Cmde. Niranjan Khardenavis ( Retd) Associate Director, Defence & Marine, 3D Graphy LLP,  Dr. Vasant Shinde, Advisor, NMHC and Dr. Shibu John, Founder & CEO, 3D Graphy LLP.  ABOUT NMHC  National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is an under construction tourism complex near Lothal in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat, India which will present the  maritime heritage of India.  The complex will have museums, amusement parks, educational institute, hotels and resort. It will also recreate Dholavira and Lothal cities in the complex. History The NMHC is being constructed near Lothal, an ancient maritime port city of Indus Valley Civilisation. The construction is being done under the Sagar Mala scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. The masterplan was finalised in March 2019. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi  on 4 March 2019. The project is being built in phases.  The NMHC is estimated to cost ₹3,500 crore (US$420 million) to ₹4,500 crore (US$540 million). The Government of Gujarat allocated land; built road, water supply and electricity lines; and contributed ₹150 crore (US$18 million) for internal infrastructure. The major ports funded ₹209 crore (US$25 million). Architecture firm Hafeez Contractor served as the principal management consultant. The Indian Port, Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited was awarded the implementation work. The Phase 1A is being built by Tata projects The Phase 1A is expected to complete by March 2024  Features The NMHC will be spread over an area of 400 acres (160 ha) including 375 acres (152 ha) for the complex and 25 acres (10 ha) for the staff residential facilities. The National Maritime Heritage Museum will have 14 galleries depicting maritime history of India from the Harappan era to present. Phase 1 Under Phase 1A, the National Maritime Heritage Museum with 5 galleries and a naval gallery will be built at cost of ₹774.23 crore (US$93 million). It will be spread over a area of 35 acres (14 ha).  Under Phase 1B, the rest of the National Maritime Heritage Museum galleries, Light House Museum, 5D dome theatre, gardens and other infrastructure will be built. Under construction galleries of National Maritime Heritage Museum. Gallery Theme 1 Orientation and oceanic mythology 2 Harappans: The Pioneer Seafarers 3 Post Harappan Trajectories: The Impact of Climate change 4 India’s contact with the Greco-Roman world 5 Special exhibitions Naval Gallery Evolution of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard Phase 2  State pavilions depicting maritime heritage of each coastal state and union territory of India will be built. The Maritime Institute; four amusement parks including Maritime and Naval Theme Park, Monuments Theme Park, Climate Change Theme Park, Adventure and Amusement Theme Park; hotels and resort will be built under this phase. It will also to recreate Dholavira  and Lothal cities as they were in ancient

3D Graphy team signed an NDA with IHFC – IIT Delhi.  The meeting was joined by  Dr. Winstone Deaver, Business Associate Manager, 3D Graphy LLP,   Cmde Khardevanis ( Retd.), Associate Director, 3D Graphy LLP,  Dr.Shibu John, Founder & CEO, 3D Graphy LLP ,  Dr. Susha Lekshmi, Program Manager & Mr. Narendra Gaur, V.P, Operations,  i – Hub Foundation for Cobotics( IHFC) – IIT Delhi  The initiative was to be a catalyst in assisting the start – up’s with 3d printing solutions and services.  

3D Graphy team joined by Cmde. Niranjan Khardevanis ( Retd.), Associate Director, 3D Graphy LLP and Dr.Shibu John, Founder & CEO, 3D Graphy LLP joined a meeting with Commandant Civil Engineering Lucknow. The meeting was to share knowledge about 3D Concrete Printing. The presentations where made by the 3D Graphy Associate Corporate Members registered with 3D Graphy who will also offer services to the Army Service Base.

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company incorporated on July 31, 2008 under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013). NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is the principal architect of the skill ecosystem in the country. It is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) enterprise working under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. NSDC was established with the objective to catalyse the skilling ecosystem for private sector participation and be the strategic implementation and knowledge partner to Skill India Mission to build efficient vocational training initiatives, empowering India’s youth. NSDC provides support to enterprises, start-ups, companies, and organizations that are creating an impact by offering a world of opportunities in futuristic skills to the potential workforce. The organization develops appropriate models to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector initiatives in skilling by offering funding support to eligible entities, concessional loans to the candidates along with other innovative financial products, and builds strategic partnerships.

About MUHS Nasik :

The state Government of Maharashtra has established and incorporated an independent University of the health Sciences for the purposes of ensuring proper and systematic instruction, teaching, training and research in modern medicine and Indian system of medicine in the State of Maharashtra and to have balanced growth in the medical sciences so also in uniformity in various courses in medical faculty in the State, and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

It was with this objective the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences was established in Nashik city of Maharashtra State on 03rd June 1998 by promulgating the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Act, 1998. However since inception, the foundation is celabrated on 10th June, every year. Initially, the University was functional at Gangapur Road, Nashik. In 2004 University headquarters shifted to Mhasrul, Dindori Road, Nashik at its own building.

The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) is guided by a strategic agenda providing right direction to the health science education in the State. Its consistency of purpose, its goal and mission will no doubt help health science education and thus health & education services to reach a high level of elevation.

The University shall be both, a teaching and an affiliating University.

2) Objectives

As per MUHS Act 1998, u/s 4, objectives of the University are,

a) to carry out its responsibility of creation, preservation and dissemination of knowledge.

b) to promote discipline and the spirit of intellectual inquiry and to dedicate itself as a fearless academic community to the sustained pursuit of excellence.

c) to encourage individuality and diversity within a climate or tolerance and mutual understanding.

d) to promote freedom secularism, equality and social justice as enshrined in the Constitution of India and to be catalyst in socio-economic transformation by promoting basic attitudes and values of essence to national development.

e) to extend the benefits of knowledge and skills for development of individuals and society by associating the University closely with local and regional problems of development.

f) to carry out social responsibility as an informed and objective critic, to identify and cultivate talent, to train the right kind of leadership in all walks of life and to help younger generation to develop right attitudes interests and values.

g) to promote equitable distribution of facilities of Health Sciences education.

h) to provide for efficient and responsive administration, scientific management and develop organization of teaching and research.

i) to promote acquisition of knowledge in rapidly developing and changing society and to continually offer opportunities of upgrading knowledge, training; and skills in the context of innovations, research and discovery in all fields of human endeavor by developing educational network related to Health Sciences with use of modern communication media and technologies appropriate for a learning society.

j) to strive to promote competitive merit and excellence as the sole guiding criterion in all academic and other matters relating to students.

k) to impart education and training to achieve the goal of physical, mental spiritual health of every individual.

l) to create better understanding between different systems of medicines through interdisciplinary study and research.

m) to establish and develop Indian Systems or Medicine so as to keep he of a healthy individual and to cure the disease or diseased individual.

3) Mission statement

Dissemination, creation, preservation of knowledge and understanding by teaching, research, extension and service and by effective demonstration and influence of its corporate life on society, in general, with specific objectsas provided in the MUHS Act, 1998.

4) Jurisdiction

The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences established by the state with jurisdiction over the whole of the State of Maharashtra.

5) Faculties

i) Medical (i.e. Modern Medicine)
ii) Dentistry
iii) Ayurved and Unani
iv) Homoeopathy
v) Allied Faculties

Based on the rich values of MUHS it is with great pride 3D Graphy has formally agreed to propagate 3D technology in Medical, Dental and Ayurveda where 3D printing & 3D Visualisation is a going to be a Game Changer for Students and professional to learn the potential of this technology. The initiative is to engage and conduct Training, events, research and promote innovative product development in Health Sciences.

The initiative was discussed and supported by Lt General Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice Chancellor, MUHS Nasik in the presence of the board of directors of MUHS Nasik and Dr. Shibu John, Founder & CEO, 3D Graphy LLP and Cmde. Niranjan Khardenavis, Associate Director, 3D Graphy LLP.

The National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NCAM) is envisaged to build a comprehensive ecosystem of additive manufacturing in India by enabling the adoption of additive manufacturing in the industry, prototyping new products and focusing on indigenization, access to state of art infrastructure, enabling research and development of standards and new product development, and promoting skill development activities to generate quality manpower.

3D Graphy LLP a 3D technology group which is constituted for promoting 3D Printing & 3D Visualisation in India has signed an MOU with NCAM to work in-confluence together for dissemination and propagation.

The intent is through events, training, education, online media, supporting research and development for new products and innovation.

NCAM is also a strategic partner with 3D GRAPHY ENGINEERING & MEDICAL events conducted in India. And international event for 3D Printing & 3D Visualisation every year promoting 3D technology across Industries.

AMTRON has always been ahead on the Technology Curve since the very inception in 1984. We take pride in being amongst the first focused software services companies in North Eastern India, also being amongst the first to launch software products way back in 1989. Besides, with over 24 years of experience in delivering solutions in Telecom and the IT-domain, AMTRON happens to be the pioneers in finding IT-enabled solutions of the future. AMTRON has played a significant role in extending technology and services to organizations to maximise competitive advantage and grow market share. AMTRON’s solutions and services can be integrated easily with support from professional expertise in open source making any project cost-effective and viable for any enterprise. Today it is a visible and vibrant force in the electronics scenario of the north-east. AEDC Ltd. has grown quietly over the years to make itself capable of meeting the challenges of the Information Revolution. Today it has become almost indispensable for any IT activity in the region, be it for consultancy, design, standardization or taking up turn key projects for development of IT infrastructure in the NE Region. AMTRON offers a wide range of software services from the traditional application management through to the enablement of e-commerce. AMTRON’s commitment to partnership in delivering world class software services ensures that its project teams remove responsibility and worry and perform as an extension to the customer’s own IT division. The unique Global/Local structure of the company ensures that every team is aware of the business and cultural differences in the customer’s location. We can guarantee quality and service. AMTRON has played a significant role in the areas of developing and boosting up open source technologies. For last few years, at AMTRON, a hardworking and experienced team of software developers is providing solutions and developing softwares for various organizations of North East India using open source technologies. AMTRON has developed technological solutions for using VoIP in organizations. One of our teams is dedicated in developing and providing solutions for VoIP technology. Already we have installed VoIP systems for some organizations in Assam.

= (Left) Cmde. Niranjan Khardenavis(Retd.) Ex- CTO, Indian Navy, Association Director, 3D GRAPHY LLP, Dr. Murugaiyan Amirthalingam, Associate Professor, IIT Madras, Dr.Shibu John, Founder & Secretary, 3D Printing Education & Research Association, Founder, 3D GRAPHY LLP & ( Extreme Right) Dr. Winstone Deaver, Associate Business Manager, 3D GRAPHY LLP