PM Modi to commission Vikrant, country’s first indigenously-built aircraft carrier on 2nd September at Kochi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission Vikrant, country’s first indigenously-built aircraft carrier on September 2 at Kochi. With the commissioning of Vikrant, India will have two operational Aircraft Carriers, which will bolster the maritime security of the nation.
During the event, the Prime Minister will also unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage. Mr Modi will visit Karnataka and Kerala on 1st September-2nd September.
Mr Modi will visit Sri Adi Shankara Janma Bhoomi Kshetram, the holy birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, at Kalady village near Cochin Airport. Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around 3800 crores in Mangaluru.
