Dibrugarh to get Rs 188-crore maritime skill hub: Sonowal
Announcing this on Friday during the ongoing Lok Sabha session, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Rs 188-crore project aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and India's Maritime Amrit Kaal 2047 vision.
"Under the leadership of PM Modi, the northeast is no longer seen as a remote corner of the country, but a gateway to growth and connectivity. This new centre of excellence in Dibrugarh will harness the potential of our youth and equip them with world-class maritime skills," Sonowal said.
The RCoE will provide advanced training in smart navigation, marine engineering, logistics, IT, and certified courses in inland waterway operations and maritime safety. Completion is targeted within 19 months.
This new centre will complement the Maritime Skill Development Centre (MSDC) in Guwahati, which already offers training in inland vessel management, hospitality, and safety. Together, the two institutes aim to equip youth across the eight northeastern states with globally relevant maritime skills.
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Sonowal added that the move will not only boost employment but also contribute to India's inland water transport economy.
He said as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, select islands in Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, and Gujarat will be developed as maritime cities with facilities for eco-tourism, ship and seaplane repair, maritime training, free trade zones, and bunkering terminals, which are expected to generate over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs, creating employment opportunities for skilled maritime talent from the northeast via the two training centres in Dibrugarh and Guwahati.
"We are investing in human capital and infrastructure simultaneously. This initiative will open up new economic corridors through the Brahmaputra and connect the region to national and international maritime networks," Sonowal said.
With strategic investments in both human capital and infrastructure, the RCoE in Dibrugarh is poised to become a national hub for maritime excellence, Sonowal stated.
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