Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 4 Jun 2026
“We will ensure availability of dedicated research, designing and testing facilities across the country to promote shipbuilding under the Make in India initiative.”
Shipbuilding is being actively promoted: the Union Budget 2025-26 announced an enhanced Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP 2.0) with about Rs 18,090 crore (up from Rs 4,000 crore), shipbuilding clusters and a Shipbuilding Development Scheme with Special Purpose Vehicles (e.g. the National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park, Tamil Nadu), and large investment commitments under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 (targeting a top-ten position by 2030 and top-five by 2047), alongside R&D, design and ship-repair cluster proposals. The pledge to provide dedicated research, design and testing facilities is being delivered through these initiatives, though build-out is ongoing. Partial (strong action).
Budget 2025-26 announces enhanced Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP 2.0, ~Rs 18,090 crore) and shipbuilding clusters under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
View sourceWe will partner with neighbouring countries to strategically manage the Himalayan rivers. Our focus will be on holistic measures to mitigate the devastating effects of floods and harnessing hydroelectric power to generate affordable electricity.
We will continue to strengthen Bharat’s coastline by developing a resilient infrastructure, and prepare a master plan keeping in mind the special needs of coastal areas and ensuring all facilities.
We will transform our islands into premier global tourism destinations by developing world-class beach resorts, marine adventure activities, and robust coastal infrastructure, while preserving local ecosystems and promoting sustainable tourism.
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