INS Vikrant 2022 Highlights: India's First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Commissioned Into Indian Navy
INS Vikrant Commission Live: India joins a select group of nations such as the US, the UK, Russia, China and France having the capability to indigenously design and build an aircraft carrier.
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier commissioned into the Indian Navy.
"Today, India joins the countries that build such large aircraft carriers with indigenous technology. Today, #INSVikrant has filled India with new trust...On this historic occasion, I express gratitude to Indian Navy, all engineers, scientists & workers of Cochin Shipyard," PM Modi said as quoted by ANI.
With the immense power in the ocean, and boundless female power, it is becoming the lofty identity of the new India: PM Modi.
PM Modi quotes Ramdhari Singh Dinkar to highlight the launch of the New Naval Ensign and said India has shed its colonial past.
Vikrant is large and grand, Vikrant is distinct, Vikrant is special. Vikrant is not just a warship, it is the evidence of the hardwork, talent, impact and commitment of India of the 21st century: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kochi, Kerala.
Today India has joined those countries in the world, which manufacture such a huge aircraft carrier with indigenous technology. Today INS Vikrant has filled the country with new confidence and has created a new confidence in the country: PM Modi
Ahead of commissioning INS Vikrant, PM Modi said this indigenously built Carrier is an example of Government's thrust to make India's defence sector self-reliant.
Here are the features of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
"Indian Navy is always ready as the first responder to national and international level of crises. With the commissioning of #INSVikrant, the capability of the Indian Navy will be further strengthened," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the new Naval Ensign in Kochi, Kerala. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, CM Pinarayi Vijayan and other dignitaries are present.
PM Modi Receives Guard Of Honour Ahead Of INS Vikrant Commissioning Ceremony.
"A Historic day for India’s efforts to become #AatmaNirbharBharat in the defence sector. The first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier #INSVikrant will be commissioned. It will also be unveiled by Hon’ble PM Modi ji. My SandArt at Puri beach in Odisha," sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik pays tribute to India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
INS Vikrant is a warship built using indigenous equipment and machinery supplied by India's major industrial houses as well as over 100 MSMEs.
The commissioning of INS Vikrant will see India joining a select group of nations such as the US, the UK, Russia, China and France having the capability to indigenously design and build an aircraft carrier. The carrier is 262 metres long and 62 metres wide and has a maximum speed of 28 knots. INS Vikrant has a full displacement of about 45,000 tonnes, which is much larger and more advanced than its predecessor.
Here are the top features:
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) delivered the country's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC-1) 'Vikrant' to the Indian Navy on Thursday, following extensive user acceptance trials. According to report, CSL has confirmed the delivery of the vessel, which is the largest warship ever to be built in India. CSL, in a press release, stated that the vessel is a deep displacement of close to 45,000 tonnes and is also considered as the most ambitious naval vessel project of the country. Read more
India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), Vikrant is all set to be commissioned on September 2. Vikrant will be commissioned into the Navy at an event in Kochi which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a new ensign for the Indian Navy on September 2 during the commissioning of the country’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The commissioning of INS Vikrant will take place at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi and during the event, the PM will also "unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past," the PMO said in a statement. Read more
In a move that will significantly bolster India's position in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission the country's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant on September 2, PTI reported. The Indian Navy took delivery of the warship, built at a cost of over Rs 20,000 crore, from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi in July. Read more
India will etch its name in an elite club of nations when Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissions the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant on Friday. The carrier, the largest ship ever built in India's maritime history, has state-of-the-art features and has been built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi at a cost of over Rs 20,000 crore. Read more
Background
INS Vikrant Commission Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant on Friday. The carrier, the largest ship ever built in India's maritime history, has state-of-the-art features and has been built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi at a cost of over Rs 20,000 crore.
The carrier is christened after her illustrious predecessor, India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, that played a vital role in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
During the event, which will start at 9.30 am, PM Modi will also unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with another colonial baggage.
READ | INS Vikrant: Know Top Features Of India's First Indigenously-Built Aircraft Carrier
The commissioning of INS Vikrant will see India joining a select group of nations such as the US, the UK, Russia, China and France having the capability to indigenously design and build an aircraft carrier.
INS Vikrant is the first aircraft carrier to be constructed in India and the largest ship to be built in India.
With the commissioning of Vikrant, India will have two operational aircraft carriers. "INS Vikrant will contribute in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean region," PTI quoted Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade as saying.
INS Vikrant has the capacity to operate 30 aircraft and helicopter. MiG-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31 helicopters and MH-60R multi-role helicopters will initially be deployed on the carrier.
The warship has been built using indigenous equipment and machinery supplied by India's major industrial houses as well as over 100 MSMEs, a PMO statement said.
The aircraft carrier has 2,300 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1,700. It has specialised cabins to accommodate women officers and sailors.
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