NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Mumbai on Wednesday for a one-day visit during which he will commission three frontline naval combatants and inaugurate an ISKCON project in Navi Mumbai, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The Prime Minister will dedicate INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer to the nation at a commissioning ceremony scheduled for 10:30 am at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Later, at 3:30 pm, he will inaugurate the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON initiative, in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
The commissioning of these naval vessels represents a major step forward in India’s pursuit of defence manufacturing and maritime security. INS Surat, the final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, is among the most advanced destroyers globally, boasting 75% indigenous content and equipped with cutting-edge weapon-sensor systems and network-centric capabilities.
INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, reflects advancements in survivability, seakeeping, and stealth. It was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau. Meanwhile, INS Vaghsheer, the last submarine in the P75 Scorpene Project, underscores India’s growing expertise in submarine construction in collaboration with France’s Naval Group.
In addition to the defence initiatives, PM Modi’s schedule includes the inauguration of the ISKCON project, a nine-acre complex featuring a temple, a Vedic education centre, museums, and other facilities. The temple aims to promote peace, universal brotherhood, and harmony through Vedic teachings.
