Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission three major naval combatants, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in India’s defence and maritime capabilities.
PM Modi is also scheduled to meet the Mahayuti MLAs at INS Angre in the afternoon. He will inaugurate the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON project in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, later in the day.
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“We have also focused on our faraway islands. Regular monitoring of those islands where no one lives is also being done. Not only this, a new identity of the islands is also being created. They are being given new names…We all know how important both the infinite space and the deep sea are in the future. Therefore, today India is increasing its capabilities in both space and deep sea,” said PM Modi in Delhi
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PM Modi commissioned the INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
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PM Modi reaches Naval Dockyard in Mumbai to unveil three naval vessels. He inspects Guard of Honour as he arrives to dedicate three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for Mumbai from New Delhi.
Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for Mumbai.
PM will dedicate three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai today. pic.twitter.com/Vk6K7AWgWm
— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The commissioning represents a significant stride toward India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Tomorrow, on 15th January, PM Narendra Modi will dedicate 3 frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
The commissioning of 3 major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward… pic.twitter.com/yNG2sLMfcb
— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2025
INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been indigenously designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau. With cutting-edge technology for enhanced survivability, stealth, and seakeeping, it reflects the next generation of indigenous frigates and India’s growing naval innovation.
INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, is among the largest and most advanced destroyers globally. Boasting 75% indigenous content, it is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon systems, sensor packages, and advanced network-centric capabilities, reinforcing India’s naval prowess.
INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, highlights India’s maturing expertise in submarine construction. Built in collaboration with France’s Naval Group, it further strengthens the Indian Navy’s underwater combat capability.
PM Modi To Meet Mahayuti MLAs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet the MLAs of the BJP-led Mahayuti government during his visit to Mumbai today. The meeting will include 230 MLAs from the BJP, Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party, and will take place at INS Angre.
As per BJP sources, the PM’s address will be followed by a lunch meeting around 1 PM. The party has directed all its MLAs to ensure their presence in Mumbai for this significant occasion. Reports indicate that the MLAs will first assemble at Vidhan Bhavan and will then be transported to INS Angre by bus.
PM Modi To Inaugurate ISKCON Temple In Kharghar
Apart from the naval commissioning, PM Modi will also inaugurate the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, a remarkable ISKCON project in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.