A one-day seminar on “Nation Building Through Shipbuilding” began at the Manekshaw Centre here on Wednesday, bringing together key stakeholders to look into policy issues and discuss challenges that confront the domestic industry in delivering ships of global standards.
The key stakeholders who will deliberate on various issues are from the Government of India, Indian Navy, shipyards, industry, classification societies, and academia.
The event aims to facilitate cohesive and progress-oriented discussions on various policy aspects related to shipbuilding, the spokesperson stated.
Participants will also explore futuristic technologies being implemented globally and address the challenges faced by Indian shipyards and industry in delivering ships that meet global standards, he added.
The Warship Design Bureau (WDB), a premier warship design organisation under Naval Headquarters, is hosting the seminar to commemorate the delivery of Y12652 (Udaygiri) on July 1, which marked a historic milestone as it was the 100th warship handed over to the nation by the Indian Navy, said a Navy spokesperson.
The Navy said the delivery of the 100th indigenously designed warship is a significant accomplishment for WDB.
Shipbuilding is crucial for national defence and security, serving as a foundation for strategic military capabilities and economic stability.
A robust shipbuilding sector fosters technological innovation, strengthens national industries, and creates job opportunities, contributing to the nation’s long-term prosperity and growth.
The positive outcomes of the shipbuilding project include self-reliance, economic development, employment generation, and the growth of MSMEs and the ancillary ecosystem in the country.