Nausena Shaurya Vatika

Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’ in Lucknow on May 30, 2026.

Key Features

Built at a cost of Rs 19 crore over an area spanning over two acres, this Open-Air Display Museum honours the spirit, valour & prowess of the Indian Navy.

It showcases the artefacts and weapon systems of INS Gomati, which was decommissioned on May 29, 2022 after 34 years of service.

Nausena Shaurya Vatika as not only a tourist attraction, but also a symbol of inspiration that would remind future generations of the true cost of freedom and security. AK 726 (Naval Gun Installed onboard Naval Warship), ZIF 101 launcher for Surface-to-Air Missiles, Surface-to-Surface Anti-Ship and Surface-to-Air Missiles and Ship’s radar, torpedo launcher, anchors, ship’s masts and other artefacts of INS Gomati are on display at the park.

It also features a Walkthrough Museum of TU 142M, a long range maritime patrol aircraft which is no longer in service.

The park, built under Phase-II of Nausena Shaurya Sangrahalaya, also includes numerous visitor amenities such as food court, souvenir shop, and advanced lighting & sound system.

INS Gomati derives her name from the vibrant river Gomti and was commissioned on April 16, 1988 by the then Raksha Mantri at Mazagon Dock Limited. The third ship of the Godavari class guided-missile frigates, INS Gomati was also the oldest warrior of the Western Fleet when decommissioned.