In a triple commissioning ceremony at Kolkata, three indigenously built warships - INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak - were inducted into the Indian Navy. The event was held on 21 June 2026, which is also observed as International Yoga Day and World Hydrography Day. Marking the occasion, INS Sanshodhak, described as India's most advanced hydrography ship, was commissioned. The Prime Minister noted that all three vessels were built and designed in India, drawing on the talent of Indian industry, the skill of Indian engineers and the labour of Indian workers. More than 200 MSMEs contributed to their construction, generating employment in small industries. The PM stated that India no longer wishes to remain merely a buyer in the defence sector and aims to become a manufacturer, recalling the earlier commissioning of INS Vikrant as a chapter in India's growing self-reliance. He said over 40 Made in India warships and submarines have joined the Navy in recent years, with 45 large naval platforms currently under construction. A Rs 70,000 crore incentive package has been announced for the shipping sector, framed as an investment in India's maritime future. India's total defence production has risen from around Rs 40,000 crore in 2014 to about Rs 1.8 lakh crore, while defence exports have grown from roughly Rs 700 crore in 2014 to nearly Rs 40,000 crore, with Indian-made defence equipment now reaching more than 80 countries. The Kolkata port is named after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the country's first industry minister. The PM also highlighted West Bengal's role in India's emerging maritime age across blue economy, maritime manufacturing, logistics and coastal development.
INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak Commissioned into Indian Navy at Kolkata
Three indigenously built warships - INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak - were commissioned into the Indian Navy at Kolkata on 21 June 2026, with the PM highlighting India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Key facts
- INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak commissioned into the Indian Navy at Kolkata on 21 June 2026.
- INS Sanshodhak is India's most advanced hydrography ship; 21 June is also World Hydrography Day.
- All three vessels were built and designed in India, with over 200 MSMEs contributing to their construction.
- Over 40 Made in India warships and submarines have joined the Navy in recent years; 45 large naval platforms are under construction.
- A Rs 70,000 crore incentive package was announced for the shipping sector.
- Defence production rose from ~Rs 40,000 crore (2014) to ~Rs 1.8 lakh crore; exports rose from ~Rs 700 crore to ~Rs 40,000 crore, reaching 80+ countries.
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With reference to the recent commissioning of warships at Kolkata, consider the following statements:\n1. INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak were commissioned into the Indian Navy.\n2. INS Sanshodhak was described as India's most advanced hydrography ship.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both statements are correct. INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak were commissioned into the Indian Navy at Kolkata, and INS Sanshodhak was described as India's most advanced hydrography ship, commissioned on World Hydrography Day (21 June).
Source: Press Information Bureau
Frequently asked questions
Which three ships were commissioned at Kolkata?
INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak were commissioned into the Indian Navy.
What is special about INS Sanshodhak?
It is described as India's most advanced hydrography ship, commissioned on World Hydrography Day (21 June).
How many MSMEs contributed to building the three ships?
More than 200 MSMEs contributed to their construction.
How has India's defence production changed since 2014?
It rose from around Rs 40,000 crore in 2014 to about Rs 1.8 lakh crore, while defence exports grew from ~Rs 700 crore to nearly Rs 40,000 crore, reaching over 80 countries.
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