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Nation Navy gets three warships

INDIA BECOMING THE WORLD'S

STRONGEST NAVAL POWER

The Navy is responsible for patrolling and safeguarding deep and turbulent water. They
protect our maritime borders with courage, dedication, and discipline. With its ambition to
become the world's strongest naval power, on January 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
dedicated three leading warships to the nation from the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai…

anuary 15 is a significant day for adding
to India's maritime strength, the glorious
history of the Navy, and the Atmanirbhar
JBharat Abhiyan. For the first time, a We are taking a big step towards
destroyer, a frigate, and a submarine were strengthening the 21st-century
commissioned to strengthen the 21st-century Navy. This is happening for the
Navy from the same land where Chhatrapati first time when a destroyer, a
Shivaji Maharaj showcased India's naval power. frigate, and a submarine are being
It is a matter of pride for the people of the country commissioned together, and the
that these warships are indigenously built. most proud thing is that these three
The country has a rich history encompassing frontline platforms are Made in India.
long sea voyages, commerce, naval defense, and
ship industry. Taking inspiration from this, India is -Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
becoming an important maritime power (political
control and influence of a country on sea areas) has made its mark as a reliable and responsible
of the world. The three warships dedicated to partner in the whole world and especially in
the country by PM Modi on January 15 are just the Global South. The central government has
a glimpse of this. The inclusion of these three a clear policy that India works in the spirit of
warships in the Navy has given new strength to development and not expansionism. India
India's security and progress. will play a big role in giving direction
In the last few years, the country has transformed to global security, economy,
the maritime sector, due to which today's India and geopolitical dynamics.

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