Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval ships—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray during his visit at the Shyama Prasad Mookerjee port in Kolkata.
PM Modi emphasized India's maritime power and indigenous defence production under the 'Make in India' programme, stating that nations that control the seas will prosper.
The Prime Minister referred to INS Vikrant, the Navy's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, and said that the three vessels symbolise India's three approaches to self-reliance.
He also highlighted India's aim to emerge as a major player in the international defence market and its goal to produce millions of jobs in the maritime sector.
Modi praised the role of medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) in the recent projects and announced a ₹70,000 crore package for the shipping sector.
The Prime Minister also focused on Bengal's role in the history of India's maritime trade and shipping industry, stating that Bengal will be an important centre of India's blue economy.
