Nation's shipbuilding capability set to shape maritime century: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that India stands ready to help shape the maritime century by “building not only ships but trust” and “not only platforms but partnerships”. Addressing the Samudra Utkarsh Seminar 2025, the Defence Minister said, “The oceans connect us all. Through close collaboration, let us steer together toward a secure, prosperous and sustainable maritime future.”

“The most economical and efficient mode for moving bulk cargo across continents, enabling global supply chains and supporting national economies. Friends, we have assembled here today to mark a new chapter in India’s enduring legacy of shipbuilding excellence. It is carried forward by the shipyards of Bharat, our guardians,” he said at the flagship seminar highlighting the innovation, capacity and future-readiness of Indian shipyards.

He said the growing shipbuilding capabilities of the country are an outcome of the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I am confident that very soon our commercial fleet too will be built entirely in India, reflecting the nation’s faith in Aatmanirbharta.”

He credited PM Modi’s faith in the country’s own talent and said, “With continued policy thrust and demonstrated capability. I am proud to announce that every ship of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, currently under production, is being built in an Indian shipyard.”

This stands as a testament of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and our shipyards on both coasts operate advanced fabrication lines, advanced materials handling systems and automated tools, modern testing facilities and digital shipyard technologies that are aligned with the global benchmark, he said.

“India stands ready to help shape the maritime century by building not only ships but trust and not only platforms but partnerships,” he said.

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said the shipbuilding has a huge multiplier effect.

“Our fishing boats should also be eyed as a medium for generating job opportunities in fisheries and tourism,” he said.

“I congratulated all partners, and we must continue to look ahead in areas of innovation and export enhancement,” he said, also crediting the industry partners and Union Ministries in augmenting the nation’s maritime capabilities.

 

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We could invite Japanese and South Korean shipbuilding companies and proactively supply new partnerships. We could then offer these opportunities for local businesses to tender for. Business assistance and development needs a helping hand from the centre. Heavy machinery and equipment creating businesses could be offered assistance as well. We don't have to wait until someone builds excavators. Our system should have been creating such Heavy equipment builders. Public builders should lend a helping hand.

 

[P2S2]

Let us create a new India Incorporated. Let us come out in droves and buy shares. Let's officially create vehicles able to list on our share markets and offer direct share holding opportunities that can be offered through our banks. Let us hold banks responsible for managing those businesses. Let's direct efficient enterprises to list on selected overseas share markets and raise funds. Let's create wealth for everyone. Wealth creates security.

 

[Mc Addy]

Yes , we will take a century for all the ship ,jet what not building as zero talent and 100 percent manipulation exists since very long .merit is lagging behind politics so nothing cutting edge will be made till 100 years is fact.

 

[P2S2]

Yes , we will take a century for all the ship ,jet what not building as zero talent and 100 percent manipulation exists since very long .merit is lagging behind politics so nothing cutting edge will be made till 100 years is fact.

It's our politicians vote in by ourselves we are the culprits. Ancient times in such situations they chose an outsider that person can only look at the facts and rule truthfully. Hijacking Truth is our favourite past time. Just get both houses of parliament to vote in an Emperor. Maharaja Ranjit Singh's throne is crying for inclusion. Delhi throne has been vacant for a long period. Our Islamic people have started wearing smart distinctive Indian suits and discarded their salwar kameez. An Emperor would bring glamour and hope back to our Desh.