Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission three naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—during a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday.
INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, is one of the most advanced destroyers globally. It features modern weapon and sensor systems and has network-centric capabilities. The ship is designed to support various helicopter operations, including the Chetak, ALH, Sea King, and the recently introduced MH-60R.
INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates. The warship is equipped with advanced weaponry and systems, including eight BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction and has been constructed in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.
In an another event, PM Modi will inaugurate Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON project in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The project, spread over nine acres, includes a temple with several deities, a Vedic education centre, proposed museums and auditorium, healing centre, among others. It aims to promote universal brotherhood, peace, and harmony through Vedic teachings.
–IANS
