India, Nov. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted the maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference at Madikeri, Karnataka on November 27, 2025, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India's maritime capabilities. A major highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of understanding between the ICG and the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and Defence Innovation & Atal Incubation Centre. The partnership seeks to strengthen the defence innovation ecosystem and accelerate indigenisation efforts through the Defence Innovation Hub at Coimbatore.

In his inaugural address, Director General Paramesh Sivamani, DG ICG, underscored the strategic importance o...