The Indian Navy has commissioned the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shruti’ at a ceremony in Kolkata.
The vessel has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) and was formally inducted into the Indian Navy in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, who attended the event as chief guest.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
‘Shruti’ commissioned into the Indian Navy.
It is a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel.
Built by GRSE in Kolkata.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu attended as chief guest.
GRSE CMD P R Hari and Captain P Sunilkumar were present.
GRSE Chairman and Managing Director P R Hari and Captain P Sunilkumar were also present at the commissioning ceremony.
The addition of ‘Shruti’ further strengthens the Navy's fleet and highlights the contribution of India's domestic shipbuilding industry to the country's maritime defence requirements.
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Why This Matters
The commissioning adds another indigenously built vessel to the Indian Navy and strengthens India's domestic capability in naval shipbuilding.
