Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's indigenous industrial and maritime capabilities, stating that the country will be a global decision maker in the maritime sector.
During the tri-commissioning ceremony of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray into the Indian Navy, PM Modi said that India aspires to be a creator and will also become decisive in the maritime sector.
He noted that over 40 Made-in-India warships and submarines have joined the Navy in recent years, with 45 large naval platforms currently under construction.
The Prime Minister emphasized that India's maritime sector has the potential to create millions of new jobs in the coming years and is not just an isolated sector, but the employment engine of a developed India.
He also highlighted the contribution of more than 200 MSMEs to the construction of the three ships commissioned today and announced a ₹70,000 crore incentive package for the shipping sector.
The induction of the three indigenously built frontline platforms will augment the strength of the Indian Navy, representing key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare.
