00:00From Kolkata, a city where rivers meet the sea, where commerce, courage, and craftsmanship have sailed together for centuries.
00:14As the Commission, Indian Naval Diving Support Craft A20.
00:18Entering Kochi, the timeless maritime capital of the Arabian Sea, to take her place in history.
00:25India's naval capability continues to grow stronger each year.
00:34Today's ceremony marks the commissioning of DSC A20, representing the rise of India's self-reliant shipbuilding strength.
00:44Let us take pride in this moment as DSC A20 sails forward as a symbol of India's progress, resilience, and maritime excellence.
00:57Anand is an immensely proud occasion for the Southern Naval Command, as we commission Indian Naval Diving Support Craft A20.
01:09The commissioning of Diving Support Craft A20, the first of five ships of India, has also the shipbuilder.
01:19The growth of private sector, private shipyards, such as Tita Gun, reflects the rising capability, ambition, and confidence in the Indian industry.
01:30Their participation has expanded competition, improved delivery timelines, infused modern manufacturing practices into the maritime ecosystem.
01:43Most importantly, it strengthens the national resilience and ensures that our maritime security remains firmly anchored in multi-source indigenous expertise.
01:54DSC A20 has been designed and built under the rules of the Indian registrar for shipping, with the majority of her systems and auxiliary equipment sourced from Indian manufacturers.
02:07Therefore, her commissioning today is not only a technological accomplishment, but is also a proud symbol of the Navy's march towards Atman Nirbhata as a future ready force aligned with our vision for 2047.
02:24In an era where global supply chains are increasingly unpredictable, self-reliance in defense is not a choice.
02:32It is a strategic imperative.
02:36In this context, over the past decade, Indian shipbuilding has witnessed steady growth in our design capability, industrial integration, and technological confidence.
02:48What began as an aspiration to build specialized naval platforms within the country has now become a reliable and repeatedly demonstrated national strength.
02:58Today, 50 naval platforms are under construction across Indian shipyards, and we are inducting a new ship almost every 14 years.
03:09Good news.
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