The Indian Navy on Tuesday received the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), ‘Sanshodhak’, at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata, marking another milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding programme.
Built under a contract between the Ministry of Defence (India) and GRSE, ‘Sanshodhak’ is part of a series of modern survey vessels designed to enhance the hydrographic capabilities of the Indian Navy.
The vessel is equipped with advanced hydrographic equipment to conduct coastal and deep-water surveys, which are essential for safe navigation, maritime operations, and naval planning. It will also support oceanographic data collection, aiding both defence and civilian maritime activities.
The induction of ‘Sanshodhak’ underscores India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and aligns with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The project has also contributed to strengthening the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem and generating employment through active participation of Indian industries.