PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Naval Platforms, Says 'Aatmanirbharta Key To India's Progress'
PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Naval Platforms, Says 'Aatmanirbharta Key To India's Progress' Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 10:16 IST PM Modi said
PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Naval Platforms, Says 'Aatmanirbharta Key To India's Progress' Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 10:16 IST PM Modi said Aatmanirbhar Bharat is vital for national progress as he commissioned three indigenous naval platforms, highlighting India's growing maritime strength. PM Modi participates in the tri-commissioning ceremony of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray (Video screengrab/PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Aatmanirbharta and the vision of a developed India are central to the country’s progress as he commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval platforms, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, in Kolkata. Addressing the tri-commissioning ceremony at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, PM Modi said the induction of the three vessels was a significant step towards building a self-reliant, secure and developed India. He also congratulated the Indian Navy and the engineers who played a role in the construction of the ships. “Atmanirbharat, Viksit Bharat, is the key to Bharat’s progress," the Prime Minister said. “I congratulate our naval force and the engineers for this commissioning," he added. PM Modi said the occasion was special as it coincided with International Yoga Day and World Hydrography Day. Referring to West Bengal’s historical maritime significance, he said the state had played a key role in connecting India to the world through the seas for centuries.
“Today is a special day in many ways. The entire world is celebrating International Yoga Day. I am delighted to have the opportunity to visit this great land of Bengal on this very occasion. This is the land that has given new direction to India’s ideas, that has fueled India’s renaissance, and that has connected India to the world through the sea for centuries," he said. The Prime Minister said the commissioning of the three naval platforms represented an important milestone for India’s self-reliance and maritime preparedness. “Today, on this very land, an important event related to a self-reliant India, a safe India, and a developed India is taking place. A short while ago, INS Agray, INS Dunagiri, and INS Sanshodhak were inducted into the Indian Navy," PM Modi said. Highlighting the significance of INS Sanshodhak, he noted that the commissioning coincided with World Hydrography Day. “Today, June 21st, is also celebrated as World Hydrography Day and it is a wonderful coincidence that on this day, we have commissioned India’s most advanced hydrography ship, INS Sanshodhak," he said. PM Modi stressed that maritime strength is critical for any nation aspiring to become a major global power. “The world is witness to the fact that without maritime capabilities, no nation can become a great power. Development, security, and prosperity are linked to the sea.
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