Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Saturday said that the Indian Navy has given assurances to top government functionaries that it will become completely “Aatmanirbhar” by 2047.
During his press interaction, Admiral Kumar mentioned that the commissioning of INS Vikrant is a landmark event for the nation and it’s indeed a torch-bearer of “Atmanirbharta” (self-reliance).
Speaking further about INS Vikrant, the Navy Chief said, “It inspires self-confidence among us and it’s a shining symbol of our indigenous capability. It has contributed to enhancing the stature of the nation in the world. I’m sure Vikrant will proudly fly the Tiranga across the wide reaches of Indo-Pacific in years to come.”
Designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Public Sector Shipyard under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, INS Vikrant has been built with state-of-the-art automation features and is the largest ship ever built in the maritime history of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2 commissioned INS Vikrant.
