MoD Signs MRLC contract Worth Rs. 2,725 Cr with MDSL

Padmesh Prabhune

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of the Submarine “INS Shankush” with M/S Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, on 30th June, 2023, at an overall cost of Rs. 2725 crores.

INS Shankush is a sub-surface killer (SSK) Class diesel electric Submarine, second of the four Shishumar class submarines bought from Germany, to be re-fitted at MDL, Mumbai. The delivery of the Submarine post MRLC will be in 2026. After completion of MRLC, INS Shankush will be ready to combat and will join the active fleet of the Indian Navy with upgraded combat capability.

The project is an important step towards development of MDSL as Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Hub for supporting the industrial ecosystem of India. The project will involve more than 30 MSMEs, and will lead to employment generation of 1200 Man days per day for the project duration.

It will be a proud flagbearer of Atmanirbhar Bharat in consonance with the Make-in-India initiative of the Government of India

–Marex Media