Gujarat Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026 aims for over Rs 27,000 crore investment

Key facts

• The Gujarat Government launched the Gujarat Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026 on July 28, 2026.
• The policy aims to attract investments worth over Rs 27,000 crore.
• It envisions setting up two Integrated Mega Shipbuilding Parks to boost shipbuilding capacity.
• The policy targets increasing the state's shipbuilding capacity to more than 50 lakh Deadweight Tonnage (DWT).
• It aims to provide skill development and capacity-building training to over five lakh people.
• The policy aligns with the Centre's Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme 2025 and Maritime Vision 2047.
• Fiscal incentives include capital assistance, stamp duty reimbursement, interest subvention, and electricity tariff support.
• A single-window clearance mechanism and dedicated grievance redressal system are provided for time-bound approvals.