New Delhi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has signed a Plan of Implementation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to strengthen skill development in India’s shipbuilding and marine sector, marking a key step towards enhancing the country’s maritime capabilities.
The agreement, signed on April 2, is aligned with the government’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and aims to build a future-ready workforce while positioning shipbuilding as a strategic driver of economic growth and global competitiveness.
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Under the collaboration, KOICA, supported by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training and other stakeholders, will undertake comprehensive research on India’s shipbuilding and marine engineering sectors. The initiative will focus on workforce mapping, skill gap assessment, and the development of a structured master plan and actionable roadmap for human resource development.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the partnership marks a defining moment in India’s maritime journey, enabling the creation of a highly skilled and technologically advanced workforce to support the country’s ambition of becoming a global shipbuilding hub. He highlighted that the collaboration aligns with the vision of Narendra Modi to transform the maritime sector into a key engine of economic growth and strategic strength.
As part of the initiative, a series of bilateral workshops will be conducted in India and the Republic of Korea, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and academic experts to exchange best practices and deepen cooperation.
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The partnership is expected to enhance institutional capacity, foster innovation, and support the design of structured training programmes tailored to industry needs. It will also contribute to employment generation, particularly for the youth, while strengthening India’s maritime ecosystem.
In addition, discussions are at an advanced stage for setting up a ‘Shipbuilding Workforce Development and Technology Cooperation Center’ in India. The proposed centre will focus on vocational training, improving technical competencies, and boosting productivity through advanced skill development programmes.
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