NEW DELHI, Nov 25:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called on global maritime players to partner with India’s rapidly expanding shipbuilding industry, stressing that the nation’s shipyards, are poised to become a global hub for shipbuilding, ship repair and maritime innovation.
The Defence Minister was delivering the keynote address at Samudra Utkarsh, a seminar organised by the Department of Defence Production, showcasing the capabilities of Indian shipyards here today.
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He said Indian shipyards are “vital pillars of our emerging Blue Economy” and urged international collaborators to co-develop next-generation maritime capabilities and resilient, sustainable supply chains.
He asserted that the Indian shipbuilding industry, composed of the spirited public sector undertakings and dynamic private sector partners, safeguards national interests regionally and globally, and India stands ready to help shape the maritime century by “building not only ships, but trust”; “not only platforms, but partnerships”.
“What truly sets India apart is its integrated end-to-end shipbuilding ecosystem. From concept design and modular construction to outfitting, refit, repairs, and full life cycle support, every stage of the shipbuilding process is indigenously developed and executed,”the minister said.
“Our public and private shipyards, backed by thousands of MSMEs, have created a robust value chain that spans steel, propulsion, electronics, sensors, and advanced combat systems,” he said.
Singh highlighted that India’s shipbuilding ecosystem stands on the strength of multiple world-class platforms that reflect technological maturity and industrial depth.
He pointed out that flagship projects, such as India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Kalvari-class submarines and stealth frigates & destroyers, underline not only the naval strength of the country, but also the expanding design capability, automation, and systems integration expertise.(UNI)
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