The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on 30th November 2024 for the Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya, an Indian Navy aircraft carrier, at a cost of ₹1207.5 crore.
Key Details:
- INS Vikramaditya:
- Commissioned into the Indian Navy in November 2013.
- Post-refit, it will rejoin the Navy’s fleet with enhanced combat capabilities.
- Significance of the Project:
- Aims to establish Cochin Shipyard Limited as a key Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub in India.
- Involves nearly 50 MSMEs, contributing to India’s industrial ecosystem.
- Expected to generate employment for over 3,500 personnel.
- Strategic Impact:
- Aligns with the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives by enhancing domestic capabilities in shipbuilding and maintenance.
- Strengthens India’s maritime defense infrastructure.