KOLKATA, West Bengal, June 21 (ANI) —
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan said Sunday that the commissioning of three frontline naval platforms reflects India’s growing warship-building capability, driven by modern technology, self-reliance, and national confidence.
The three vessels—INS Dunagiri, an advanced stealth frigate; INS Sanshodhak, a large survey vessel; and INS Agray, a shallow-water anti-submarine warfare craft—were commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata.
In his remarks, Admiral Swaminathan said the tri-commissioning comes just 17 months after Independent India’s first such event in Mumbai, highlighting rapid progress in domestic naval manufacturing.
He said the ships will significantly strengthen the Indian Navy’s operational capabilities and enhance its ability to safeguard the country’s maritime interests.
“India’s warship-building capability is gaining new speed in modern technology, self-reliance, and self-confidence,” the Navy Chief said, adding that the achievement reflects the combined efforts of the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), industry partners, and MSMEs.
He congratulated the commanding officers and crews of the three vessels and expressed confidence that they would operate the platforms with professionalism, dedication, and readiness to defend the nation.
Prime Minister Modi, addressing the commissioning ceremony, said a nation’s military strength is closely linked to its ability to become self-reliant in defence production.
He said countries that are manufacturers and self-dependent play a decisive role on the global stage and added that India is moving in that direction.
The Prime Minister said West Bengal is set to become a major hub for India’s blue economy and maritime manufacturing in the coming years.
He also highlighted that strong maritime power is essential for economic and strategic influence, noting that India is actively strengthening its capabilities in this domain.
The commissioning of the three ships is expected to significantly enhance India’s maritime domain awareness, operational readiness, and coastal security.
Modi noted that the event coincided with International Day of Yoga celebrations worldwide and praised Bengal’s historical role in India’s intellectual, cultural, and maritime legacy.
He also pointed out that June 21 is observed as World Hydrography Day and called it a significant coincidence that INS Sanshodhak, a hydrographic survey vessel, was commissioned on the same day.
Congratulating the Navy, scientists, engineers, workers, and industry partners, the Prime Minister said the achievement reflects India’s growing technological strength.
“No nation can emerge as a major power without strong maritime capabilities,” Modi said, adding that oceans are central to trade, data networks, and future energy resources.
He said critical minerals, deep-sea resources, and future energy sources will increasingly depend on maritime domains, making naval strength vital for national development and security.
Recalling the commissioning of INS Vikrant, Modi said it marked a new phase in India’s maritime journey and demonstrated the country’s rising naval capabilities.
He said the latest induction of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray reflects India’s commitment to indigenous design, manufacturing, and innovation.
The ships have been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and GRSE and built by GRSE with participation from more than 200 MSMEs. They have over 75 percent indigenous content, underscoring India’s push for Aatmanirbharta in defence production. (ANI)
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