NEW DELHI: The Defence Ministry on Wednesday signed a Rs 498.58-crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Ltd for the refit and re-powering of the Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Betwa.
Under the contract, the Brahmaputra-class frigate will undergo a major overhaul, with its existing steam-based propulsion system being replaced by a diesel engine-based system.
The refit will also include the installation of a modernised weapons suite to enhance the warship’s combat capabilities and operational effectiveness.
The ministry said the project would strengthen India’s indigenous ship repair and maintenance capabilities, particularly in complex propulsion system upgrades and the modernisation of naval platforms.
More than 50 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to participate in the project, generating employment opportunities across the shipbuilding and ancillary industries.
The ministry said the project would support the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives while strengthening domestic expertise in naval maintenance and modernisation.
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