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Key Points

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Eight corvettes will enhance naval power across multiple domains.

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Construction involves Indian public sector shipyards and private partners.

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The program is expected to generate roughly 72 lakh person‑days in shipyards and 460 lakh person‑days in related industries over ten years.

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Using Indian‑made materials promotes self‑reliance in defence manufacturing.

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Summary

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers will construct five ships, while Goa Shipyard will build three.

The vessels will be equipped with advanced missiles, weapons and sensor systems for air, surface and underwater operations.

The project aims to boost domestic shipbuilding, create millions of work days and support the Make in India initiative.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
corvette
a relatively small warship designed for fast, versatile missions
indigenous
designed and built within the country
missile
a guided weapon that travels through the air to hit a target
sensor
equipment that detects and measures objects or conditions at a distance
self‑reliance
the ability to depend on one's own resources and capabilities
crore
a unit equal to ten million, used in Indian numbering
lakh
a unit equal to one hundred thousand, used in Indian numbering
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