Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commissions three indigenously designed and built naval ships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, West Bengal
Strengthening India's Maritime Capabilities through Indigenous Shipbuilding
On June 21, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval ships at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. The ships—INS Dunagiri (advanced stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel), and INS Agray (anti-submarine warfare craft)—represent a milestone in India's maritime capabilities.
Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, the ships', construction involved over 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), showcasing India's commitment to 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance). Modi emphasized the significance of the occasion coinciding with International Day of Yoga and World Hydrography Day.
The commissioning of these ships highlights India's strategic shift towards self-reliance in defence, crucial for national security and industrial growth.
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