Indian shipyards must win foreign orders and deliver ships on time, says Rajnath Singh
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged domestic shipyards to expand beyond national requirements and compete for international orders. He emphasized the need for an integrated maritime industrial hub in Visakhapatnam to boost India's global shipbuilding capabilities.
Why it matters
This initiative is part of India's broader 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliance) strategy to transform the nation into a major global maritime power and economic hub.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) said Indian shipyards must move beyond building for the country’s own needs and compete for orders from friendly foreign nations. The goal, he said at the launch of the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam , was to make India a major maritime power.
भारत के Shipbuilding सेक्टर की immense potential को Global Competitiveness में बदलना हमारी प्राथमिकता है। इसके लिए Indigenous Design, Skilled Manpower, Resilient Supply Chain और Cost-Effective Execution के साथ समय पर डिलीवरी सुनिश्चित करनी होगी। हमारा लक्ष्य स्पष्ट है- Design Better. Build Faster. Deliver on Time.
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