In this wonderful presentation from this event, held at 'IIT Delhi', we will find out how India has a five thousand years old maritime tradition involving trade, cultural exchange, exploration and naval campaigns on both coasts. These extended across the Indian Ocean and beyond. These voyages were undertaken on ships that were mostly built using a unique “STITCHED” technique. We have textual evidence and accounts from foreign travellers about the intricacies of the ship-building processes and the culture of maritime activities.
Together, let's engage in a thoughtful exploration where we will be able to understand what are the reasons for the decline of this technology? What did these ships look like? Are there any present-day surviving samples?
In this eye-opening presentation, we aim to comprehensively understand the importance of this project, so much so that the Govt. of India supported this project to revive this ancient culture generously. How is this project materialising? What are the steps? How is the execution? What is the future of the shipbuilding industry in India? To know the answers, don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and foster meaningful dialogue. Hit that subscribe button and join the conversation as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of global challenges.


About The Speaker:
Sanjeev Sanyal is an Economic Advisor to the Government of India. An internationally acclaimed economist and best-selling author, he spent two decades in the financial sector and was Global Strategist & Managing Director at Deutsche Bank till 2015. He was named Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010. He is also a well-known environmentalist and urban theorist. In 2007, he was awarded the Eisenhower Fellowship for his work on urban dynamics. He has been a Visiting Scholar at Oxford University, an Adjunct Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore and a Senior Fellow of the World Wide Fund for Nature. He has also served on the Future City Sub-Committee of the Singapore government tasked with building a long-term vision for the city-state. He is an accomplished writer of many critically acclaimed books.

Topics Covered:
0:00:00 Ancient Bhartiya Maritime Excellence And The Ecosystem
0:01:07 Opening by Subir Kumar Singh, OIC, Naval Construction Wing, IITD
0:02:56 Introduction of the Speaker
0:03:26 Introduction to The Topic
0:03:48 Historical Perspective
0:07:36 The Unique Ship Building Technique by Bhartiya
0:09:14 Yukti Kalpataru: Textual Evidence of Maritime Activity
0:12:52 Accounts by Foreign Travellers
0:14:56 Corporatised Guilds to Build Ships & Financing From Temple Banks
0:16:48 Preferences of Stitched Ships Over Nailed Ones
0:18:28 Reason For Decline
0:19:30 What Did These Ships Look Like?
0:20:20 Present Day Surviving Samples
0:20:49 Aim of The Project
0:22:30 Other Countries That Used Ships Made In India
0:23:47 The Ancient Art of “Stitching” Ships: Materials Required
0:25:19 First Step of Building: Keel Laying
0:25:52 Second Step: Steaming & Shaping of Planks
0:26:32 Third Step: Creating The Outer Shell
0:27:04 Other Cultures That Used Stitched Ships
0:27:47 Fourth Step: IIXII Pattern of Stitching
0:28:15 Fifth Step: Retrofitting The Frame
0:28:53 Sixth Step: Waterproofing The Hull
0:29:22 Reconstruction of an Ancient Stitched Ship
0:30:09 Execution of The Project: Generous Support From The Govt.
0:39:54 Future Course to Steer
0:40:55 Projected Sea Trials: Kartik Purnima Festival
0:47:01 Concluding The Speech
0:47:29 Q&A Session
0:57:10 Inspiration For Indulge Into These Projects
1:02:34 Thoughts on The Future of The Ship Building Industry In India

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