Jammu, June 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India's rise as a global power is closely linked to its maritime strength, as he commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms-INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak-into the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in Kolkata.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said the induction of the three vessels marks another significant milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing and maritime capability.
He noted that the commissioning coincided with International Yoga Day and World Hydrography Day, making the occasion even more significant, especially with the induction of INS Sanshodhak, described as India's most advanced hydrographi...