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Arjun Brij
Jan 15, 2025, 10:36 AM | Updated 10:36 AM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate three frontline naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—to the nation during their commissioning ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday (15 January).
The event marks a significant step towards India's vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, is among the world's largest and most advanced destroyers, with 75 per cent indigenous content and state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages.
INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and features advanced stealth and survivability capabilities.
INS Vaghsheer, the sixth submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, highlights India's growing expertise in submarine construction and has been built in collaboration with France's Naval Group.
Later in Navi Mumbai, PM Modi will inaugurate the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON project located in Kharghar. Spread over nine acres, the temple complex includes a Vedic education centre, museums, an auditorium, and a healing centre.
"The project aims to promote universal brotherhood, peace, and harmony through Vedic teachings," the PMO stated.
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Arjun Brij is an Editorial Associate at Swarajya. He tweets at @arjun_brij