PM to dedicate three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on January 15, 2025, for a landmark day combining India’s defense strength and cultural heritage. At 10:30 AM, the Prime Minister will commission three cutting-edge naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Later, at 3:30 PM, he will inaugurate the magnificent ISKCON Temple at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

Strengthening Maritime Dominance

The commissioning of INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer marks a pivotal moment in India’s maritime and defense capabilities

INS Surat, a P15B Guided Missile Destroyer, is one of the largest and most sophisticated destroyers globally, featuring 75% indigenous content and cutting-edge technologies.

INS Nilgiri, the first stealth frigate of the P17A project, exemplifies India’s advanced warship design with state-of-the-art stealth and survivability capabilities.

INS Vaghsheer, the sixth Scorpene-class submarine of the P75 project, highlights India’s growing expertise in submarine construction in collaboration with France’s Naval Group.

These commissions reinforce India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defense manufacturing and maritime security.

In the afternoon, PM Modi will inaugurate the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, a grand ISKCON project in Navi Mumbai. Spanning nine acres, this architectural marvel houses deities, a Vedic education center, proposed museums, an auditorium, and a healing center. It aims to foster universal peace, harmony, and brotherhood through Vedic teachings.