Which organization will be responsible for the Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) Class of Submarine "INS Shankush"?

Solution

•Ministry of Defence signed a contract on June 30, 2023, for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) Class of Submarine "INS Shankush" with M/S Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. •The contract cost is Rs. 2725 Cr. •INS Shankush, a SSK Class submarine, will undergo refitting at MDL, Mumbai. •The submarine will be delivered in 2026 after MRLC completion. •After the refit, INS Shankush will be combat-ready and join the active fleet of the Indian Navy with upgraded combat capability. •The project supports the development of MDL as a Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Hub for the Indian industrial ecosystem. •Over 30 MSMEs will be involved in the project, generating 1200 Mandays of employment per day during the project duration. •The project aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives of the Government of India. Learn Along: About Ministry of Defence                              Officeholder: Rajnath Singh (Minister)