Vindhyagiri is a technologically advanced Frigate that pays a befitting tribute to the distinguished service of its predecessor, the erstwhile INS Vindhyagiri, the Leander Class ASW Frigate.
India News: NEW DELHI: In a boost to India's maritime prowess, President Droupadi Murmu is launching advanced stealth frigate 'Vindhyagiri' for the Indian Navy on.
The President Droupadi Murmu will launch the "My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal" campaign during her one-day visit to Kolkata at Raj Bhavan as part of the Brahma Kumaris' "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan" initiative.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kolkata to inaugurate an advanced stealth frigate named Vindhyagiri for the Indian Navy built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). The frigate marks the sixth vessel out of seven that are part of Project 17 Alpha aimed at strengthening the Navy s fleet. This initiative includes enhanced stealth features, advanced weaponry, sensors and platform management systems. The move comes as India takes steps to bolster its naval capabilities amid increasing challenges posed by assertive China in the Indo-Pacific region.