The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission the indigenously built survey vessel large (SVL), INS Ikshak, at Naval Base Kochi on November 6. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, will preside over the commissioning event.

INS Ikshak, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, has over 80% indigenous content, marking a significant milestone for the nation's shipbuilding programme under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat' scheme. The name, Ikshak, translates to "Guide" in Sanskrit.

The vessel has been designed to be a vital component of India's hydrographic survey capabilities, enabling operations in both deep water and along the coast.

The cooperative strategy of defence production in India is well demonstrated by the partnership of Indian MSMEs with GR

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