New Delhi, April 13 -- The government plans to appoint naval architects to the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) to strengthen the regulator's technical capabilities and enable deeper consultancy support for shipbuilding, two people aware of the matter said, as India aims to cut reliance on foreign-built vessels. The move is aimed at equipping the regulator with in-house expertise to assess ship design, safety standards, and construction quality, the first of the two persons cited earlier said, both of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity. It will also help India align with global best practices and support domestic shipyards with technical guidance. The ports, shipping and waterways ministry's proposal forms part of a broader push ...