Prime Minister Commissions INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray Naval Platforms

The Prime Minister commissions three indigenously built naval vessels: INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray. The commissioning highlights the maritime sector’s role in defence and overall security, including trade-linked economic security and protection of sea lanes.

Commissioned Naval Platforms: INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray

Dimension	Key Details
INS Dunagiri: platform type and project	INS Dunagiri comprises the fifth Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) stealth guided missile frigate.
INS Dunagiri: operational role	INS Dunagiri provides for blue-water operations far from the coast and strengthens long-range maritime combat capability.
Project 17A frigates: characteristics	Project 17A frigates comprise versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain.
Project 17A frigates: lineage	Project 17A frigates comprise follow-on ships of Shivalik-class (Project 17) frigates.
INS Sanshodhak: platform type	INS Sanshodhak comprises a Large Survey Vessel.
INS Sanshodhak: functions	INS Sanshodhak conducts hydrographic surveys and seabed mapping.
INS Agray: platform type and class	INS Agray comprises an Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
INS Agray: operational role	INS Agray protects ports, naval bases, and coastal approaches from submarine threats.
Economic security: India’s trade via maritime routes	Maritime routes carry 95% of India’s trade by volume and 70% by value.
Blue Economy: GDP contribution	The Blue Economy contributes about 4% of GDP.
Strategic geography: India’s coastline and EEZ	India comprises an 11,098 km coastline and a 2.3 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Indian Ocean trade flow	The Indian Ocean comprises a central location through which over 80% of world trade by volume is transported.
National security: maritime safeguards	Maritime capabilities safeguard Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs), energy imports, offshore resources, and coastal infrastructure.
Net Security Provider: initiatives cited	Through initiatives like SAGAR and MAHASAGAR, India promotes regional cooperation, connectivity, and collective security.