Reforms Driving Growth in Shipbuilding and Maritime Infrastructure

On 24th September 2025, in a landmark decision aimed at revitalising India’s maritime economy, the Union Cabinet approved a sweeping reform package worth Rs 69,725 crore to strengthen the shipbuilding industry and modernise the country’s maritime infrastructure.

Aim

  • The initiative is designed to transform India into a global hub for shipbuilding, repair, and maritime services, while generating massive employment and investment opportunities.

Four-pillar Reform Strategy

  1. Domestic Capacity and Infrastructure: Strengthening existing shipyards, building new facilities, and scaling up gross tonnage capacity.
  2. Long-Term Financing: Establishing dedicated funds to support capital-intensive shipbuilding projects.
  3. Greenfield and Brownfield Development: Supporting new investments while modernising older shipyards.
  4. Skill ....
Do You Want to Read More?
Subscribe Now
To get access to detailed content
Buy November 2025 Issue

Already a Member? Login here

Take Annual Subscription and get the following Advantage
The annual members of the Civil Services Chronicle can read the monthly content of the magazine as well as the Chronicle magazine archives.
Readers can study all the material before the last six months of the Civil Services Chronicle monthly issue in the form of Chronicle magazine archives.
Be an Annual Subscriber

Related Content