MoPSW Notified Operational Guidelines for Two Major Shipbuilding Initiatives

Current Context: On Dec 27–28, 2025, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) issued operational guidelines for two shipbuilding schemes.

• The initiatives are the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS).
• Together, they carry a massive ₹44,700 crore outlay, valid till March 31, 2036, extendable to 2047.
• SBFAS: Provides 15–25% financial aid per vessel, with graded support for small, large, and specialised ships.
• SbDS: Focuses on infrastructure, R&D, and risk coverage framework to strengthen shipyards.
• Aim: Enhance domestic shipbuilding capacity, improve global competitiveness, and support Make in India & Viksit Bharat 2047.

Question:

Q.1 What is the total financial outlay of the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) combined?
a) ₹12,000 crore
b) ₹25,000 crore
c) ₹44,700 crore
d) ₹60,000 crore

Answer: c) Both schemes together carry a ₹44,700 crore outlay, making this one of the largest sector-specific industrial support packages in recent years.