The Centre gave final clearance to a project to build five fleet support ships for the maritime force which will help it to replenish its warships with fuel, food and ammunition. 

• The five vessels would be built by the Visakhapatnam-based defence ministry’s Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
• The ships to be built indigenously would also boost the Aatmanirbharta or the self reliance goals of the Indian Navy in line with the government directives.
• Around Rs 20,000 crore project was given final clearance by the Central government in a high-level meeting .
• The five Fleet Support Ships will be built by the HSL with the support of multiple Indian private sector small and medium enterprises.