The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in the field of Marine Engineering on 22nd March 2022. The recognition certificate was presented by the Honorable Secretary of MSDE IAS Shri Rajesh Aggarwal to the Commanding Officer of INS Shivaji CMDE Arvind Rawal.
INS Shivaji houses the Naval College of Engineering which educates and trains Indian Navy and Coast Guard officials. INS Shivaji’s Centre of Excellence was established in 2014 with a broad mandate that included the induction of niche technologies for naval applications, quality research in collaboration with R&D and academic institutes of high reputation. MSDE has designated a Centre of Excellence as a body that provides leadership, best practices, research, support, training of trainers, and skill training for a specific sector or sectors. The award will solidify INS Shivaji’s position as a preferred training institution for high-quality R&D collaborations with industry and prestigious academic institutions both within and outside India.
