India leads world in ship recycling, captures 35.4% global share
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Industry, investment & MSMEs· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
India emerged as the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, capturing a 35.4% global share as reported by UNCTAD.
Background
India recycled 2.99 million gross tonnes (GT) of ships in 2025. The country's share grew from 30.1% in 2024 to 35.4% in 2025. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) plans to nearly double the capacity of the Alang ship recycling yard.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's global share of ship recycling reached 35.4% in 2025.
- Act / BillRecycling of Ships Act, 2019: Primary legislation governing ship scrapping in India.
- BodyUNCTAD: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the body that reported India's leadership.
- PlaceAlang: India's primary ship recycling yard located in Gujarat.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how maritime policy reforms and legislative frameworks like the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, have bolstered India's position in the global maritime economy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory framework: Transition from informal scrapping to structured recycling under the 2019 Act
- Infrastructure expansion: Capacity doubling at Alang to meet rising global demand for ship decommissioning
- Environmental trade-offs: Balancing industrial growth with hazardous waste management and maritime pollution standards
Keywords: Maritime Policy · Ease of Doing Business · Industrial Leadership · Regulatory Framework · Ship Recycling
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