Goa is urged to create a maritime board to spearhead the growth of its shipbuilding industry, advocate for sustainable technologies, and enhance public-private partnerships in infrastructure and research and development. This recommendation comes from a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), titled “India Shipbuilding Roadmap Towards Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.” As of September 2025, Goa is a leader in India’s commercial shipbuilding, accounting for approximately 40% of the nation’s total vessel deliveries.
The report highlights that Goa’s shipbuilding sector, valued at ₹22,865 crore in FY24, has the potential to expand to ₹64,058 crore by FY37, contributing nearly 11% to the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Currently, the industry supports around 3,000 direct jobs and over 18,000 indirect positions, making it a crucial component of Goa’s industrial landscape.
CII suggests that the proposed maritime board should function as a single-window system for maritime project approvals, overseeing shipbuilding parks with shared infrastructure. The board would also implement online systems for approvals and grievance redressal, acting as a coordinating body among industries, government entities, and research institutions.
The study involved insights from over 30 stakeholders in the shipbuilding ecosystem, identifying both strengths and challenges. It calls for enhancements in maritime education, the establishment of research and development centers, and better access to digital tools. Additionally, CII encourages the government to leverage financial assistance schemes to facilitate shipyard financing and recommends necessary infrastructure upgrades to bolster the sector’s competitiveness.
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