New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited for short refit and dry docking of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya at an overall cost of ₹1207.5 crore, here today.
After the refit is completed, INS Vikramaditya will join the Indian Navy’s active fleet with upgraded combat capability.
The project is an important step towards the development of Cochin Shipyard Limited as a Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) hub to support the industrial ecosystem of India, the MoD stated.
INS Vikramaditya is an Indian aircraft carrier commissioned in the Indian Navy in November 2013. The project envisages the involvement of nearly 50 MSMEs and would generate employment for more than 3500 personnel.
The project will provide a major boost to the Government of India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the MoD added.
– global bihari bureau
