The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the development of a state-of-the-art Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat
Project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Combined investment: Rs. 1,570 crore
Project type: Brownfield facility
Infrastructure includes: 650 metres jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops and associated marine infrastructure
Location advantages: Vadinar's natural deep draft, connectivity to major shipping routes, proximity to key ports (Mundra and Kandla)
Target vessels: Large commercial and foreign-flagged vessels
Current gap addressed: India lacks domestic capacity to repair vessels exceeding 230m in length
New capacity: Will enable repair of vessels up to 300m length
Expected impact: Reduce dependence on foreign shipyards and curb foreign exchange outflow
Employment generation: Approximately 290 direct jobs and around 1,100 indirect jobs
Job sectors: Ship repair, logistics, and ancillary industries
Broader impact: Enable growth of maritime ancillary services and MSMEs in surrounding region
Strategic alignment: Supports India's long-term maritime objectives under Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
Project will enhance turnaround times and strengthen repair capability on India's western coast
Project will improve overall competitiveness of Indian ports
Project will contribute to regional economic growth
