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The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth Rs 498.58 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited for the refit and re-powering of the Indian Navy's Brahmaputra-class frigate INS Betwa. The project involves replacing the ship's steam-based propulsion system with a diesel-engine-based system and upgrading its combat capabilities with a modernised weapon suite. This initiative aims to boost indigenous capabilities in ship repair and maintenance, particularly in complex propulsion system transformations. The project is expected to involve over 50 micro, small and medium enterprises and create employment opportunities in the shipbuilding and ancillary industries. It also supports the government's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make-in-India' initiatives, reinforcing the country's naval ship repair and maintenance capabilities.
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