Submarine project goes to Mazagon Dock; L&T raises 'Make in India' concerns

L&T, according to a source, chose to write to NITI Aayog with reference to the Make In India programme

Engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has written to the NITI Aayog raising concerns over the recent submarine project award to public sector owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders on a nomination basis, according to people with direct knowledge of the development.

“The company has written to NITI Aayog with two concerns- one, there should be a level playing field and second, public sector shipyards are already over-burdened and facing delivery delays,” said a source on the condition of anonymity. He added, the company has pointed out such awards are not in national interest as project delivery may be delayed.

Concerned officials