India is poised to be among the Top 5 Shipbuilding Countries in the World by 2047 : Sarbananda Sonowal

SRINAGAR : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal focused on strengthening India’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities, improving financial and digital solutions for maritime infrastructure and pushing for a greener, more sustainable shipping industry He emphasised India’s vision to be among the top 5 shipbuilding nations by 2047, with an additional shipbuilding capacity of 4 million Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT). He directed the formulation of suitable policies and skill development initiatives while encouraging collaboration with the State governments. Shri Sonowal commented these in the ‘Chintan Shivir 2025,at Srinagar’.

Sarbananda Sonowal added, “Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s maritime sector has witnessed remarkable growth. Our commitment to transforming ports and waterways remains unwavering. Chintan Shivir 2025 is a crucial platform to set new benchmarks, review targets, and ensure that this sector continues to drive economic progress. At this Chintan Shivir, we have made remarkable progress as we have charted the map for the growth of maritime sector of the country towards realisation of the goal of Viksit Bharat. Innovative programmes like Sagarmala Start Up Innovation Initiative with Maritime Innovation Hubs, Harbour Craft Green Transition Program, Sagarmala Digital Centre of Excellence among others will be set up to amp up efficiency in the sector. With an aim to realise the vision of PM Narendra Modi ji’s Atmanirbhar Bharat, we have decided to set up Bharat Container Shipping Line. India is poised to be among the top 5 shipbuilding countries in the world by 2047.  We are aiming to expand the shipbuilding industry to be able to construct ships with an additional Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) of 4 million tons.”