PM Modi to preside over commissioning of three indigenously built frontline platforms in Kolkata
New Delhi, June 19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the commissioning ceremony of three indigenously built frontline platforms named Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray in Kolkata on 21st of this month.
The Defence Ministry said that designed by the Indian Navy and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the vessels represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare. Together, they reflect the Navy’s balanced approach to capability development, strengthening blue-water operations, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and securing coastal waters against evolving threats.
The three platforms demonstrate the growing maturity of India’s indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem, with indigenous content exceeding 75%. Their construction involved extensive participation by Indian industry, including more than 200 MSMEs, and generated substantial direct and indirect employment.
The Ministry said that the commissioning of these vessels highlights the collaborative efforts of the Government, the Indian Navy, public sector shipyards, private industry and MSMEs in advancing the objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening India’s maritime capabilitie