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Fourth warship of Indian Navy 'Sanshodhak' launched

Published on 16 Jun 2023

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Fourth warship of Indian Navy 'Sanshodhak' launched
  • The fourth Survey Vessel Large (SVL) of the Indian Navy, named 'Sanshodhak', was launched at Kattupalli, Chennai on 13th June.
  • The launch ceremony, held on June 13, was attended by Adhir Arora, Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India, as the chief guest. 
  • Tanvi Arora launched the ship while an invocation from the Atharva Veda was chanted, following naval maritime traditions.
  • The ship's name, meaning 'Researcher', reflects its primary role as a Survey Vessel.
  • The Ministry of Defence (MoD) highlighted the launch of the fourth SVL as a testament to India's commitment to indigenous shipbuilding, aligning with the government's 'Make in India' and Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision.
Source: SarkariPariksha