PM Modi commissioned three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21, Sunday commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval ships-INS Dunagiri, an advanced stealth frigate, INS Sanshodhak, a survey vessel(large) and INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft.
The induction of three indigenously built frontline platforms will augment the strength of the Indian Navy.
Designed by the India Navy’s Warship Design Bureau as well as by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata and constructed by GRSE, the vessels represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying and anti-submarine warfare.
Together, they reflect the Navy’s balanced approach to capability development, strengthening blue-water operations, enhancing maritime domain awareness and securing coastal waters against evolving threats.
Dunagiri, the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate, is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, including BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, significantly enhancing the Navy’s combat capability.
Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and collection of oceanographic and geophysical data for defence and civil applications and is equipped with advanced survey systems including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Remotely Operated Vehicles.
Agray, the fourth of the Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, is equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers and shallow-water sonar systems to detect and engage underwater threats in littoral waters.
The three platforms demonstrate the growing maturity of India’s indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem, with indigenous content exceeding 75 per cent. Their construction involved extensive participation by Indian industry, including more than 200 MSMEs and generated substantial direct and indirect employment.
The commissioning of these vessels highlights the collaborative efforts of the Government of India, the Indian Navy, public sector shipyards, private industry and MSMEs in advancing the objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening India’s maritime capabilities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that no country can become great power without maritime capabilities and that development, security and prosperity are linked to the sea. The Prime Minister, who commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval ships-INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, said that India has always regarded the ocean as a medium of cooperation but India also knows that strength is essential to safeguard peace.
“Security is necessary for prosperity and self-reliance is needed for building the future. Today, INS Agneya, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak have joined the Indian Navy as symbols of this very spirit”, he said. The Prime Minister, who earlier led the nation in the International Day of Yoga celebrations held in Kolkata, said an important event linked to “Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Surakshit Bharat and Viksit Bharat” is taking place in the city.
“Today is special in many ways. The whole world is celebrating Yoga Day. I am happy that on this occasion I got an opportunity to come to West Bengal. This land gave new direction to India’s thoughts and has accelerated India’s renaissance. It has connected India to the whole world via the sea route. An important event linked to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Surakshit Bharat and Viksit Bharat is taking place here today”, PM Modi reiterated.
“INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray were commissioned into the Indian Navy. Today, June 21, is also celebrated as World Hydrography Day and it is a wonderful coincidence that on this day, we have commissioned India’s most advanced hydrography ship, INS Sanshodhak” Prime Minister Modi further added.
“Today, most of the world’s trade is conducted by sea. Vast networks of data that connect the world passes under the sea. In the future, critical minerals, deep-sea resources and new energy sources will also be connected to the sea. In a nation with maritime strength, the economic and strategic impact will be equally significant. India fully understands this reality and is preparing itself”, PM Modi thus highlighted the importance of having strong maritime capabilities to deal with the emerging challenges & consolidate national security and prosperity.
“A few years ago, when we dedicated INS Vikrant to the nation, India announced a new chapter in its maritime power. That was a declaration of our strength to the world. The journey from INS Vikrant to today is not just a journey of new warships; it is also a journey of India’s growing self-reliance. Today, INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak are giving new impetus to that journey” PM Modi exclaimed.
(With Inputs from ANI)
