Kochi Gears Up for Shipbuilding Bonanza with Rs 4000 Crore Boost

18 Jan 2024 CW Team

Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, highlighted three key projects: the New Dry Dock (NOD), the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), and the Indian Oil Corporation Limited's LPG Import Terminal. These endeavors, he asserted, will not only bolster India's maritime prominence but also generate jobs and empower small businesses, embodying the Prime Minister's vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas" (Together for Everyone's Development).

New Dry Dock: Engineering Prowess on Display

The New Dry Dock, constructed at a cost of Rs 1,799 crore within the existing CSL premises, stands as a testament to India's engineering expertise and project management capabilities. One of the largest marine infrastructure projects in the region, it incorporates cutting-edge technology to ensure efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

ISRF: Transforming Kochi into a Global Ship Repair Hub

Spread across 42 acres of leased land at Willingdon Island, the Rs 970 crore ISRF project aims to modernize and expand CSL's repair facilities. This initiative aspires to catapult Kochi into a global hub for ship repair, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision of establishing similar clusters across India.

LPG Import Terminal: Fueling Growth and Prosperity

Boasting a state-of-the-art infrastructure and built at an investment of Rs 1,236 crore, the Indian Oil's LPG Import Terminal at Puthuvypeen promises to significantly enhance India's energy security. The project guarantees a steady supply of LPG, benefiting millions of households and businesses in the region. Moreover, it reinforces India's commitment to making affordable and accessible energy a reality for all.

Prime Minister Modi's inauguration of these projects symbolizes a new chapter for Kochi and India's maritime sector. With its focus on job creation, infrastructure development, and energy security, this Rs 4000 crore investment is poised to drive economic growth and prosperity in the region for years to come.

Kerala's bustling port city is poised to become a major center for ship repair and shipbuilding, thanks to a slew of projects worth Rs 4000 crore unveiled by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the state, where he will officially inaugurate the initiatives. Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, highlighted three key projects: the New Dry Dock (NOD), the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), and the Indian Oil Corporation Limited's LPG Import Terminal. These endeavors, he asserted, will not only bolster India's maritime prominence but also generate jobs and empower small businesses, embodying the Prime Minister's vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas (Together for Everyone's Development). New Dry Dock: Engineering Prowess on Display The New Dry Dock, constructed at a cost of Rs 1,799 crore within the existing CSL premises, stands as a testament to India's engineering expertise and project management capabilities. One of the largest marine infrastructure projects in the region, it incorporates cutting-edge technology to ensure efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. ISRF: Transforming Kochi into a Global Ship Repair Hub Spread across 42 acres of leased land at Willingdon Island, the Rs 970 crore ISRF project aims to modernize and expand CSL's repair facilities. This initiative aspires to catapult Kochi into a global hub for ship repair, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision of establishing similar clusters across India. LPG Import Terminal: Fueling Growth and Prosperity Boasting a state-of-the-art infrastructure and built at an investment of Rs 1,236 crore, the Indian Oil's LPG Import Terminal at Puthuvypeen promises to significantly enhance India's energy security. The project guarantees a steady supply of LPG, benefiting millions of households and businesses in the region. Moreover, it reinforces India's commitment to making affordable and accessible energy a reality for all. Prime Minister Modi's inauguration of these projects symbolizes a new chapter for Kochi and India's maritime sector. With its focus on job creation, infrastructure development, and energy security, this Rs 4000 crore investment is poised to drive economic growth and prosperity in the region for years to come.

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