Defence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 1,207.5 cr with Cochin Shipyard for Short Refit and Dry Docking of INS Vikramaditya

The Ministry of Defence on Saturday signed a contract worth Rs 1,207.5 crore with Cochin Shipyard for Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya for a duration of five months.

The project is an important step towards development of Cochin Shipyard Limited as Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Hub for supporting the industrial ecosystem of India. The project envisages the involvement of nearly 50 MSMEs and would lead to employment generation for more than 3500 personnel.

INS Vikramaditya is an Indian Aircraft Carrier commissioned in the Indian Navy in November 2013. After completion of the Refit, INS Vikramaditya will join the active fleet of the Indian Navy with upgraded combat capability.