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Indian Navy to commission indigenous multi-purpose vessel Samarthak on October 16

Updated On: 14 October, 2026 10:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Government of India's Make in India initiative, Samarthak is the first of four multi-purpose vessels being inducted into the Indian Navy. The commissioning marks another milestone in India's efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing

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The vessel is expected to play an important role in the Navy's future operations, serving as a versatile platform for a range of strategically significant maritime missions. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The vessel is expected to play an important role in the Navy's future operations, serving as a versatile platform for a range of strategically significant maritime missions. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Indian Navy is set to commission Samarthak, its first indigenous multi-purpose vessel, at Naval Base Karwar on October 16 (Friday).

Built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Government of India's Make in India initiative, Samarthak is the first of four multi-purpose vessels being inducted into the Indian Navy.

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