The name INS Androth is derived from the largest island of Lakshadweep.

The Indian Navy will induct its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) 'Androth' into its fleet on Monday. The ceremony will take place at the Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard. It will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Chief of Eastern Naval Command.

'Androth' has been built by the Indian shipyard company Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) of Kolkata. Over 80% indigenous content has been used in its construction. This vessel will strengthen the Navy's capability to prevent submarine attacks. The greatest benefit will be in coastal areas.

Recently, the Navy has inducted several advanced vessels. These include Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, Nilgiri. All these vessels reflect the

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