'Surya' joins the Navy fleet : New Delhi. Indian Navy 'Surya' has been included in the fleet. This is Fleet Support Ship-1 built for the Indian Navy. It was launched today on Tuesday. Surya's presence will strengthen the Navy's reach and capability. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Inducted Surya into the Navy. On the same occasion, new advanced slipway and 300 tonne capacity Goliath crane was inaugurated at Hindustan Shipyard Limited. The keel was also laid for the construction of another fleet support ship.
This launch is a symbol of our achievement
On this occasion, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that these three achievements at one place and on one occasion reflect India's growing maritime power and shipbuilding capability. He said, this launch is a symbol of our achievement, laying of the keel is a symbol of our resolve and the new slipway is a symbol of our growing capacity. Today at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, we are building ships as well as strengthening the foundation for the future of India's maritime power.
The Defense Minister said that the Indian Navy has time and again proven its capability as a first responder and preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean region. ('Surya' joins the Navy fleet) The Navy has shown its readiness and determination in every situation be it humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, anti-piracy operations, evacuation operations or maritime security. He said that moving forward towards making India a major maritime power is not starting a new chapter. Rather, it is an effort to reinvigorate the glorious heritage that India had established centuries ago. Hindustan Shipyard Limited has an important role in this sea journey.
An integrated national maritime system is necessary
He said that Hindustan Shipyard Limited is the custodian of India's national maritime potential. For more than eight decades, this institute has been making significant contribution in meeting the maritime and defense needs of the country. He said that after coming under the Defense Ministry, its economic condition has improved significantly due to the efforts of the Ministry and Hindustan Shipyard Limited. It getting Miniratna Category-1 status in the year 2025 is a testimony to its transformation and the remarkable efforts made in the last years. Rajnath Singh ('Surya' joins the Navy fleet) said that India's maritime power cannot be built by the Navy alone or the shipbuilding factories alone. For this, an integrated national maritime system is necessary.
Rajnath Singh expressed confidence that the Navy, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Defense Research and Development Organization, educational institutions, industry, MSMEs and new enterprises should work as an integrated team. He said the commissioning of the Fleet Support Ship is an important step towards strengthening the Indian Navy's reach, long-term maritime capability and operational effectiveness. There has been a major change in India's defense manufacturing system in the last decade.
He said that the country is moving away from dependence on imported platforms towards developing its own advanced systems and platforms. Today Indian shipbuilding factories are playing an important role in building advanced warships and submarines. The Defense Minister said that India's goal is not only to become self-reliant, but also to become competitive at the global level.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said, “Self-reliance is an important milestone in our destination, while global competition is our next big leap. India must achieve a position where its shipbuilding factories can provide ships and maritime services for the Indian Navy as well as friendly ('Surya' joins the Navy fleet) countries and international markets.”
He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the goal is clear to build a developed India by the year 2047. An India that is self-reliant, secure and prosperous and stands with respect on the world stage.