New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on 06 Oct 2025. in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of senior naval officers, representatives of M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and distinguished civilian dignitaries.

INS Androth is a shining symbol of a maritime 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' with over 80% indigenous content, INS Androth underscores Indian Navy's sustained efforts in constantly enhancing indigenous content through homegrown solutions and innovative technologi...