INS-SHIVAJI

Goals

• To rebuild the official website of INS Shivaji with a modern and
  maintainable content management system.
• To present the institution’s legacy, history, and technical training
  role in a clear and structured digital format.
• To improve access to institutional information for officers, sailors,
  trainees, and visitors.
• To streamline content publishing and reduce dependency on manual
  updates.
• To align the website with current digital standards followed by Indian
  Navy establishments.

Challenges / Requirements

• The website included historical and training-related content
  spanning several decades, requiring careful migration and validation.
• Legacy Drupal 7 architecture limited flexibility and long-term
  support.
• Multiple custom and contributed modules needed to be reviewed and
  upgraded for compatibility.
• Content structure required reorganization to improve clarity and
  usability.
• Ensuring accuracy of historical information during modernization was a
  critical requirement.
• Maintaining stability and continuity of the website throughout the
  upgrade process.

Solution Delivered

• The INS Shivaji website was successfully upgraded from Drupal 7 to
  Drupal 10, providing a future-ready and supported platform.
• Modules and configurations were updated to meet modern Drupal coding
  and security standards.
• A refreshed theme was implemented to improve readability, navigation,
  and overall user experience.
• Content was reorganized into structured sections for better
  discoverability and governance.
• Legacy issues and platform-level errors were resolved, improving
  system stability.
• The upgraded solution enables easier content updates and long-term
  scalability while preserving the institution’s heritage.