<span style="color: #222222;">The Government has approved the signing of a contract with Larsen and Toubro Limited for the acquisition of three Cadet Training Ships, at an overall cost of 3,108 crore rupees. <br />''<br />''The delivery of these indigenously designed, developed and constructed ships is scheduled to commence in the year 2026. <br />''<br />''These ships will cater to the training of officer cadets at sea, including women, and can be deployed for the evacuation of people. <br />''<br />''The ships will also provide training to cadets from friendly countries with the aim to strengthen diplomatic relations.<br />''<br />''The Defence Ministry said, the project will generate employment of 22.5 lakh man-days over a period of four-and-half years.</span><br />