Dredging Corporation of India is aiming to meet the country’s entire dredging requirements domestically by 2030, marking a significant push toward self-reliance in the maritime infrastructure sector, according to Chairman and Managing Director Durgesh Kumar Angamuthu.
Speaking on the company’s long-term vision, Angamuthu said India currently relies partly on foreign dredging capacity for major port and inland waterway projects, but this dependence can be eliminated through sustained investment in fleet expansion and technology upgrades.
The company plans to augment its dredging fleet, modernize existing equipment, and enhance operational efficiency to handle growing demand driven by port expansion, coastal development, and riverine projects across the country.
India’s focus on improving port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling capacity has led to rising dredging requirements, particularly for maintaining channel depth, developing new berths, and supporting larger vessels.
Angamuthu noted that achieving full self-reliance would not only reduce costs and reliance on foreign contractors but also strengthen domestic capabilities and create opportunities for export of dredging services in the future.
Industry experts believe that with consistent policy support and timely investments, Dredging Corporation of India could play a pivotal role in supporting the country’s maritime growth ambitions while advancing the government’s broader self-reliance goals.