A national seminar titled ‘Nation Building Through Shipbuilding’ is being organised by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB), a premier warship design organisation under Naval Headquarters—here on Wednesday.
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A national seminar titled ‘Nation Building Through Shipbuilding’ is being organised by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB), a premier warship design organisation under Naval Headquarters—here on Wednesday.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Defence said that the seminar aims to bring together key stakeholders from the Government of India, the Indian Navy, shipyards, industry, classification societies, and academia.
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The event will facilitate cohesive and progress-oriented discussions on various policy aspects related to shipbuilding. Participants will also explore futuristic technologies being implemented globally and address the challenges faced by Indian shipyards and industry in delivering ships that meet global standards, the statement added.
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Notably, the WDB, which began its journey as the Central Design Office in 1964 to achieve self-sufficiency in warship design, evolved into the Directorate of Naval Design in 1970.
Over the past six decades, the WDB has played a pivotal role in the design and construction of 20 classes of warships, ranging from Seaward Defence Boats to Aircraft Carriers.
The recent delivery of Y12652 (Udaygiri) on 01 July 2025 marked a historic milestone as the 100th warship delivered to the nation by the Indian Navy and the WDB. This achievement of delivering the 100th indigenously designed warship is a significant accomplishment for the organisation.
Shipbuilding is crucial for national defence and security, serving as a foundation for strategic military capabilities and economic stability.
A robust shipbuilding sector fosters technological innovation, strengthens national industries, and creates job opportunities—contributing to the nation’s long-term prosperity and growth.
The positive outcomes of the shipbuilding initiative include self-reliance, economic development, employment generation, and the growth of MSMEs and the ancillary ecosystem in the country, the statement further noted.
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