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Maharashtra to build India’s largest shipyard; Fadnavis pushes for 2026 deadline
Updated On: 11 December, 2025 09:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to fast-track plans for India’s largest shipyard, backed by the state’s long coastline and the upcoming Vadhavan Port. A DPR will be prepared, major connectivity projects accelerated, and the Mumbai Water Metro upgraded with electric vessels
CM Devendra Fadnavis. File pic
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Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, while chairing a review meeting of the Ports Development Department at the Legislature’s Council Hall in Nagpur cited that Maharashtra is set to become home to India’s largest shipyard.
Citing the state’s 720-km coastline, the strategic development of the upcoming Vadhavan Port, and strong maritime growth prospects, the Maharashtra CM has directed officials to fast-track plans and take steps to establish the shipyard by 2026.
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