The Indian Maritime University (IMU) hosted a strategic stakeholder consultation on the proposed Indian Ship Technology, with active participation from government officials, shipyard leaders, and global technology partners.
Dr. Malini V. Shankar (Retd.) IAS, Vice Chancellor, IMU, stressed the revival of NSDRC and its relevance to national shipbuilding goals. Prof. K.M. Shivakholundu compared India’s maritime innovation landscape to China’s and introduced IST’s mission.
Senior ministry officials Rajesh Kumar Sinha, IAS, Special Secretary, and Venkatapati S, IAS, Joint Secretary, MoPSW, highlighted IST’s alignment with MIV 2030, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and MAKV 2047, and emphasized the need for collaboration and infrastructure.
Industry leaders Srinivas Rao (GRSE), Swati (HSL), Nagesh (Swan Shipyard), Jatish Chandra (Cochin Shipyard), and Pradeep Sudhakar (DG Shipping) outlined expectations including R&D, indigenous design, and digital innovation.
Technology perspectives were shared by Janakiraman (TAI Engineers), Ajit Kumar Singh & Vinay Sawant (ANSYS), Hari Raj (SEDS), Nicholas Lagopolous (HSVA), and Manoj Kumar (NAPA), all pledging strong support to ISTC’s goals.
The consultation concluded with a presentation on the feasibility of a SaaS model in ship design, reinforcing IST’s role as a national innovation and coordination hub.
