Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the Samudra Utkarsh Seminar 2025 and the Swavlamban 2025 event on November 25, highlighted India’s rise as a global hub for shipbuilding and defence technology. He emphasized the nation’s comprehensive shipbuilding ecosystem, capable of managing all production phases, with every Indian Navy and Coast Guard ship now built domestically—an achievement under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Singh acknowledged the crucial role of local enterprises, from public sector units to MSMEs, in fortifying a resilient industrial value chain that strengthens India’s maritime economy and operational sovereignty. He called on private sector players and innovators to pursue a profit-plus approach, blending economic goals with national responsibility to accelerate indigenous production and technological innovation. His remarks also underscored India’s intent to foster international collaborations, sustainable technologies, and maritime security, marking a decisive shift toward self-reliance and advanced naval capabilities. The seminar also celebrated India’s maritime heritage dating back over 4,500 years, with strategic policy reforms bolstering the shipbuilding sector’s growth and global competitiveness. The Indian Navy’s recent commissioning of indigenous vessels and government reforms support this vision of maritime strength and blue economy leadership.