Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has signed a Plan of Implementation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for a landmark project focused on skill development in India’s shipbuilding and marine sector. The collaboration is aligned with India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and aims to position shipbuilding as a strategically vital sector for India’s economic growth and global maritime standing.
About the Project
- Full Title: “Support the Establishment of Development Strategies and to Build a Foundation for Skilled and Professional Talents for the Indian Shipbuilding and Marine Sector”
Core Objectives:
- Position shipbuilding as a strategically vital sector for India’s economic and maritime growth
- Leverage Korea’s globally recognised technological expertise in shipbuilding
- Develop a highly skilled and future-ready maritime workforce for India
- Bridge skill gaps in the Indian shipbuilding and marine engineering industries
Role of KOICA & Partners
- KOICA, along with Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training will undertake:
- Comprehensive industry research
- Workforce mapping
- Skill gap assessment
- Preparation of a master plan and roadmap for human resource development
Focus Areas
(1) Workforce Development
- Identification of skill gaps
- Creation of structured training frameworks
(2) Institutional Capacity Building
- Strengthening training institutions
- Enhancing vocational education systems
(3) Industry-Oriented Training
- Designing programs aligned with industry needs
- Improving productivity and technical efficiency
Proposed Shipbuilding Workforce Development & Technology Cooperation Centre
- Discussions between MoPSW and KOICA are in final stages for establishing a dedicated ‘Shipbuilding Workforce Development and Technology Cooperation Centre’ in India.
- The proposed centre will focus on:
- Industry-oriented vocational training
- Technical competency enhancement
- Productivity improvement through advanced skill programs
- Training tailored to the needs of the shipbuilding ecosystem
- It will serve as a hub for India-Korea maritime technology and skills cooperation.