According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
Waterways, Union Minister Sonowal reviewed the 310-meter-long drydock, built to
international standards, as well as the International Ship Repair Facility
(ISRF), India’s first fully developed pure ship repair ecosystem, along with
the IOCL’s LPG import terminal today.
Sonowal stated that Cochin Shipyard Limited is poised
to double its turnover within the next four years to Rs 7,000 crore.
“These initiatives will not just support Prime
Minister Modi’s vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat but also serve as effective
catalysts for progress, advancement, and job creation for the people of the
nation. This truly embodies the essence
of ‘Sab KaSaath, Sab KaVikas.’ As expressions of national pride, these
projects stand as proof of India’s prowess in engineering and project management,”
he said.Expressing his satisfaction at the progress of the projects at the
press conference ahead of the Prime Minister’s Inauguration of Rs 4,000 crore
worth of projects, Sonowal said, “CSL is
playing a crucial role in India’s attempt to become a global player of repute
in the maritime sector.”