President Droupadi Murmu officially opened the newest ship to the Indian Navy’s fleet, the INS Vindhyagiri, making a huge step in enhancing India’s maritime capability. The launch event took place at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), which has its headquarters in Kolkata.
INS Vindhyagiri will join its sister ships, INS Himgiri and INS Dunagiri, at the Outfitting Jetty at GRSE after its launch.
The enormous Vindhya mountain range, which stands for power, willpower, and unshakable will, gave the warship its name. The first moment the INS Vindhyagiri hits the waters of the River Hooghly, it begins a journey that reflects the tenacity of the mountains after which it is named, preserving the cherished ideals that characterize our country.
The significant contribution INS Vindhyagiri will make to strengthening India’s defense industrial base is one of the pillars of the launch.
According to Defense Ministry representatives, this historic accomplishment lessens India’s dependency on foreign suppliers, effectively advancing the country’s ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) agenda promoted by the Narendra Modi-led union government.
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Indian companies, especially Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and auxiliary industries, have received more than 75% of the Project 17A orders, symbolizing India‘s progress toward self-sufficiency.
India’s tremendous technological prowess and unwavering dedication to advancing its naval capabilities are on display in Project 17A.
The frigates are equipped with cutting-edge features such improved stealth, cutting-edge weapons, sophisticated sensors, and cutting-edge platform management systems.
The propulsion system’s outstanding performance, which allows for speeds above 28 knots, further demonstrates the vessels’ cutting-edge engineering and design.
The Project 17A frigates of note include the INS Himgiri and INS Dunagiri, which have lengths of 149 meters and displacements of more than 6,670 tonnes, respectively.
The Project 17A frigates, with a contract value of over 19,200 crore, are a tremendous accomplishment for Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. This contract, which is the largest that GRSE has ever completed, highlights the shipyard’s capabilities and contribution to India’s maritime independence.
