India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Samarthak, the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), Kattupalli, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 27 Aug 2026.
The ship comprises over 75 percent indigenous content and has been conceived as a versatile trial and evaluation platform. Further, the ship is engineered to perform maritime surveillance and reconnaissance, Offshore patrolling and support Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations, when required.
The ship has been aptly named 'Samarthak', meaning 'The Proponent'. The name signifies the ship's intended role as a dependable enabler of multiple missions. True to its designation, Samarthak is not limited to one specific t...