India is aiming to establish itself as a key global shipbuilding center, with plans to capture 5 percent of the global market by 2030. Union Minister Shantanu Thakur presented this vision in Goa, highlighting a detailed strategy focused on expanding infrastructure, fostering technological innovation, and promoting sustainability.
Central to this initiative is the establishment of ten state-of-the-art shipyards through public-private partnerships. These facilities will incorporate advanced automation, digital twin technologies, and eco-friendly shipbuilding practices to boost competitiveness while adhering to India’s net-zero emissions goal for 2070. The Maritime Development Fund will facilitate modernizing infrastructure, supporting R&D in autonomous vessels, and training 50,000 skilled professionals by 2030.
Additionally, the plan underscores enhancing port infrastructure and multimodal logistics. Significant upgrades are underway at Deendayal Port, Kolkata, and select island territories, supported by the PM Gati Shakti program to improve last-mile connectivity. Integration of coastal industrial clusters in Gujarat, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh with shipyards aims to reduce costs and enhance supply chain efficiency.
India also intends to launch a national container shipping line by 2030, aspiring to domestically produce half of its container vessels by 2035. This initiative aims to bolster maritime self-reliance while fostering growth through green shipping corridors and improved container handling capabilities.
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