
India building global-standard inland ship repair network to boost water transport: Shantanu Thakur
Published on: Oct. 18, 2025, 10:31 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India is enhancing its inland ship repair and maintenance facilities. New centers in Patna and Varanasi are operational, with another planned for Pandu. These facilities aim to reduce vessel downtime and create jobs. The government's vision is to make India a leading maritime nation by developing a self-sustaining inland vessel ecosystem.