Boosting Indian Shipbuilding: Key Government Initiatives

As of November 2024, India boasts 1,552 Indian-flagged vessels totaling 13.65 million gross tons. The government promotes domestic shipbuilding through financial assistance, local procurement mandates, and various initiatives like the Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme and the Green Tug Transition Programme. These efforts target modernization and sustainable practices in shipbuilding.