INS Kalvari Commissioned by PM Narendra Modi

MUMBAI:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated naval submarine INS Kalvari to the nation. During the ceremony, he expressed his gratitude to France and the workers responsible for building the vessel, which is the first of six Scorpene-class submarines in the Indian Navy.
Touted as India’s deadliest submarine, the attack submarine was indigenously built at Mazgaon Dock Limited in Mumbai in September this year. For the last 120 days, the vessel was put through extensive trials and tests.
“I thank all those workers associated with INS Kalvari. I also want to thank France for the construction of INS Kalvari. This is a fine example of the fast growing strategic partnership between India and France,” Modi said. “Today is a day of pride. I would like to congratulate all the citizens of this country on this historic occasion.”
The commissioning ceremony was also attended by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and top defence officials.
Saying the 21st century was “Asia’s century” and that its development would have to go through India, Modi coined the acronym SAGAR (sea) — “Security And Growth for All in the Region.”
“Be it terrorism via sea, piracy, drug smuggling or illegal fishing, India is playing an important role in combating these threats,” Modi said. He added that the defence sector is open for foreign direct investiment (FDI).