Cabinet Clears ₹1,570 Crore Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar in Gujarat, with a total investment of ₹1,570 crore.
The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited, and is aimed at strengthening India’s ship repair ecosystem, particularly for large commercial vessels.
Planned as a brownfield development, the facility will include a 650-metre jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops, and supporting marine infrastructure. Vadinar’s natural deep draft and proximity to key ports such as Mundra Port and Kandla Port position it as a strategic hub for handling large and foreign-flagged ships.
According to the government, the project addresses a key gap in India’s ship repair capacity, as the country currently has limited infrastructure to service vessels longer than 230 metres. The new facility will be capable of repairing ships up to 300 metres in length, enabling high-value repairs to be carried out domestically.
This is expected to reduce reliance on foreign shipyards and limit foreign exchange outflows, while also improving turnaround times for vessels on the western coast.
The project is projected to generate around 290 direct jobs and approximately 1,100 indirect employment opportunities across ship repair, logistics, and allied sectors. It is also expected to boost the growth of maritime ancillary industries and MSMEs in the region.
The government said the initiative aligns with long-term maritime strategies, including Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, aimed at enhancing port competitiveness and developing a robust maritime ecosystem.
