- Modi's leadership is credited with enabling India's maritime growth.
- India's government announced investments in indigenous shipbuilding and defense, outlining a strategic shift toward becoming a maritime power.
Modi stated India seeks to become a major manufacturer, supported by Indian shipbuilders in Kolkata.
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Updated Jun 21
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Modi stated India seeks to become a major manufacturer, supported by Indian shipbuilders in Kolkata.
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India's government announced investments in indigenous shipbuilding and defense, outlining a strategic shift toward becoming a maritime power.Also in this story
- Commissioning of vessels by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, poised to bolster India's blue economy and national warship capabilities.
- India commissioned three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata on June 21, 2026.
- Drives indigenous defence production and policy shift.
- Narendra Modi conducted official tours in West Bengal and Odisha, and commissioned new naval ships.
Within Modi's leadership is credited with enabling India's maritime growth.
The entities involved
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Indian shipbuilders in Kolkata
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