India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today commissioned INS Samarthak, the Indian Navy's first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, at Karwar, Karnataka. The commissioning marks a significant milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing and the development of advanced indigenous naval capabilities.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that INS Samarthak, with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, reflects the growing strength of India's industrial, technological and shipbuilding capabilities. He observed that self-reliance in defence is no longer merely an aspiration but an emerging reality, contributing to India's...