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MoPSW Approves Greenfield Shipbuilding Cluster in Porbandar & Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar under SbDS

📅 Published 18 Jul 2026 · July 2026

 MoPSW Approves Greenfield Shipbuilding Cluster in Porbandar & Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar under SbDS

  • Approved on: 15 July 2026 by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.[MoPSW]
  • Projects: Greenfield Shipbuilding Cluster in Porbandar + Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar in Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat under Shipbuilding Development Scheme.[SbDS]
  • Aim: Strengthen indigenous shipbuilding and repair under Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, emerge as global shipbuilding hub.
  • Porbandar Cluster:
    • Location: Kuchhadi, Porbandar district, ∼2,000 acres.
    • Implementing Agency: National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park-Gujarat [NSHIP-Gujarat], SPV jointly promoted by MoPSW + Gujarat Maritime Board [GMB].
  • Vadinar Facility:
    • Cost: Rs 1,570 Cr.
    • Jointly developed by Cochin Shipyard Ltd [CSL] + Deendayal Port Authority [DPA].
    • Support: 25% financial assistance on eligible capital infrastructure under SbDS.
  • UPSC Relevance: GS3 - Infrastructure, Shipbuilding, Blue Economy, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
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