December 29, 2025 7:53 PM
PM Modi hails start of stitched ship INSV Kaundinya’s maiden voyage to Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the initiative behind INSV Kaundinya, a ship built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, as it embarked on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat in Oman. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights India's rich maritime traditions. I congratulate the desi...