The Indian government has finalized a Rs 1,207.5 crore deal for the short refit and dry docking of INS Vikramaditya, a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier. The contract with Cochin Shipyard Ltd aims to enhance the ship's combat capabilities and support the Make in India initiative, involving nearly 50 MSMEs and generating over 3,500 jobs. This project is a significant step towards establishing Cochin Shipyard as a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul hub, contributing to the vision of self-reliant India.