India building global-standard inland ship repair network to boost water transport: Shantanu Thakur

India building global-standard inland ship repair network to boost water transport: Shantanu Thakur

India building global-standard inland ship repair network to boost water transport: Shantanu Thakur India is strengthening its inland ship repair and maintenance infrastructure to boost inland water transport and achieve self-reliance in the maritime sector, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur said on Friday.In an interview with PTI ahead of India Maritime Week 2025 (October 27-31) in Mumbai, Thakur asserted…

India strengthens inland ship repair infrastructure to boost maritime self-reliance - India Seatrade News

India is rapidly enhancing its inland ship repair and maintenance capabilities to strengthen inland water transport and achieve self-reliance in the maritime sector, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur said on Friday. Speaking to PTI ahead of India Maritime Week 2025, scheduled from October 27-31 in Mumbai, Thakur emphasized that inland waterways are now central to India’s maritime strategy. Under the Mariti…