In a historic day for the Indian Navy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned INS Vikrant, the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier.
At a mega event in Kerala's Kochi, the largest warship ever to be built in India, was inducted into the naval forces. With this development, India has become a part of an exclusive club of nations with the capability to build advanced aircraft carriers.
The Vikrant warship was built at a cost of ₹20,000 crore, and has been named after its predecessor which played a crucial role in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Hailing the achievement, PM Modi said, "Vikrant is large and grand, Vikrant is distinct, Vikrant is special. Vikrant is not just a warship, it is the evidence of the hard work, talent, impact and commitment of India of the 21st century."
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