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India Builds Its First Home‑Made Multi‑Purpose Ship 🚢

India’s navy now has a new ship named Samarthak, built by an Indian company.

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Key Points

4 points

First Indian‑built multi‑purpose naval vessel.

Constructed by Larsen and Toubro at its Kattupalli shipyard.

Designed for sea surveillance, weapon trials, unmanned system tests, and disaster relief.

Commissioned at Karwar, Karnataka, by the Vice‑President.

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The ship was made mostly with Indian parts – over 75 percent.

It can watch the ocean, test new weapons and gadgets, and help during disasters.

The Vice‑President started the ship at the Karwar naval base, showing India’s growing skill.

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6 words

indigenous

made in the country

multi‑purpose

can be used for many different tasks

surveillance

watching and monitoring

autonomous

operates on its own

maritime

connected with the sea

self‑reliance

being able to do things without needing others

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