PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Navy Warships to Bolster Maritime Security
While speaking at the tri-commissioning ceremony, PM Narendra Modi highlighted the growing role of the seas in global trade, security and economic prosperity.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval ships, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, in Kolkata, stating that the three vessels would give fresh momentum to India's journey towards becoming a stronger maritime power
What did PM Modi say?
While speaking at the tri-commissioning ceremony, PM Narendra Modi highlighted the growing role of the seas in global trade, security and economic prosperity.
PM Modi said that today, most of the world's trade is conducted through sea routes. Vast networks of data connecting the world pass under the sea. In the future, critical minerals, deep-sea resources, and new energy sources will also be connected to the sea. Therefore, a country with strong maritime capabilities will have equally strong economic and strategic influence. India understands this reality well. India is preparing itself for this, and today is a testament to our capabilities and skills.
"Today is a special day in many ways. The entire world is celebrating International Yoga Day. I am delighted to have the opportunity to visit this great land of Bengal on this very occasion. This is the land that has given new direction to India's ideas, that has fueled India's renaissance, and that has connected India to the world through the sea for centuries. Today, on this very land, an important event related to a self-reliant India, a safe India, and a developed India is taking place. A short while ago, INS Agray, INS Dunagiri, and INS Sanshodhak were inducted into the Indian Navy," PM Modi said.
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today is a special day in many ways. The entire world is celebrating International Yoga Day. I am delighted to have the opportunity to visit this great land of Bengal on this very occasion. This is the land that… https://t.co/JJlkxUp3eJ pic.twitter.com/99lricwIq9
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What did PM Modi say about warships?
PM Modi said that a few years ago, when we dedicated INS Vikrant to the nation, India announced a new chapter of its maritime prowess to the world. The journey from INS Vikrant to today is not just a journey of new warships, but also a journey of India's growing self-reliance. Today, INS Agraya, INS Dunagiri, and INS Sanshodhanak are accelerating that journey. These three warships also symbolize three important resolutions of India. They were built and designed in India. They were constructed with the talent of Indian industries, the skill of Indian engineers, and the hard work of Indian workers. And this is the greatest strength of the new India.
He said that today India no longer wants to remain a mere buyer in the defense sector. Our military power cannot become a market for the world. The definition of our strength lies not in becoming a global market, but in our self-reliance. India wants to become a manufacturer, and the day we become manufacturers, we will also become decision-makers. We are moving rapidly in this direction. In recent years, more than 40 Made in India warships and submarines have joined the Navy. This means that the Indian Navy has gained a new force almost every few weeks.
Are 45 large naval platforms under construction?
PM Modi said that 45 large naval platforms are currently under construction. This is not just a number, but a testament to India's industrial potential.
"Over 40 warships, submarines commissioned in last few years, 45 large naval platforms are under construction", PM Modi said.
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commission 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.
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PM Modi also described this as a sign of India's future. He said that India's maritime sector has the potential to create millions of new jobs in the coming years. This is why we consider the maritime sector not just a sector, but as the employment engine of a developed India.
A modern ship requires hundreds of tons of steel, electronics, machinery, components, and more, and thousands of companies work behind it all. This means thousands of young people get jobs. The three warships commissioned today have seen extensive participation from Indian industry, including over 200 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
