The three indigenously designed and built platforms include INS Dunagiri, an advanced stealth frigate; INS Sanshodhak, a large hydrographic survey vessel, and INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. The vessels are expected to enhance India's operational capabilities, maritime security, and domain awareness

Addressing the commissioning ceremony in Kolkata, PM Modi said no nation can emerge as a major power without strong maritime capabilities, noting that development, security and prosperity are closely linked to the oceans

"Most of the world's trade moves through sea routes, while vast global data networks operate beneath the oceans. Critical minerals, deep-sea resources and future sources of energy will increasingly be connected to the maritime domain. Therefore, a nation's economic and strategic influence is directly linked to the strength of its maritime sector," stated PM Modi

He noted that the commissioning coincided with World Hydrography Day and described it as a remarkable coincidence that INS Sanshodhak, India's most advanced hydrographic survey vessel, was inducted into service on the same day

Highlighting India's growing self-reliance in the defence sector, PM Modi said the commissioning of the three vessels reflected the country's increasing technological and maritime capabilities.