Maharashtra has outlined a plan to develop six marine shipyard clusters along its coastline, aiming to attract Rs 6,600 crore in investments and generate 40,000 employment opportunities by 2030.

The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), the nodal agency, has shortlisted six sites, with Nandgaon (Palghar), Dighi (Raigad), and Vijaydurg (Sindhudurg) under consideration for the first cluster. A consultant will soon be appointed to conduct a techno-economic feasibility study, covering site evaluation, engineering design, financial analysis, and environmental and social impact assessments.

The largest proposed shipyard is at Nandgaon, spread across 2,666 acres, followed by Dighi at 2,550 acres and Vijaydurg at 1,371 acres. “The consultant will help us determine the most feasible site among the three shortlisted,” said Pradeep P, CEO of MMB.

The initiative builds on Maharashtra’s Shipbuilding, Ship Repair and Ship Recycling Policy, 2025, which offers a 15 percent capital subsidy, R&D support up to Rs 25 crore, skill-development incentives, and concessional land leases to attract private players.