Madikeri, Karnataka, 27 November 2025 — In a landmark event that signals a new phase of self-reliance and technological advancement, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted its inaugural Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference in Madikeri, Karnataka, on November 27, 2025. The conference brought together key stakeholders from India’s shipbuilding industry, defence innovation sectors, and the IT domain to discuss and align strategies for strengthening India’s maritime defence capabilities.