The Government has approved the signing of a contract with Larsen and Toubro Limited for the acquisition of three Cadet Training Ships, at an overall cost of 3,108 crore rupees.

The delivery of these indigenously designed, developed and constructed ships is scheduled to commence in the year 2026.

These ships will cater to the training of officer cadets at sea, including women, and can be deployed for the evacuation of people.

The ships will also provide training to cadets from friendly countries with the aim to strengthen diplomatic relations.

The Defence Ministry said, the project will generate employment of 22.5 lakh man-days over a period of four-and-half years.