New Delhi, April 4 (IANS). Government ‘Maharatna’ company SAIL i.e. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has played an important role in the construction of ‘INS Taragiri’. This is the fourth stealth frigate built under Project 17A, which has recently been inducted into the Indian Navy.
The warship weighing 6,670 tonnes was commissioned in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
The ship has been designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. It is ready for multi-role operations and uses advanced stealth technology.
According to SAIL, the company has completely supplied about 4,000 tonnes of special grade steel plates used in the construction of this warship.
This steel was manufactured at SAIL’s Bokaro, Bhilai and Rourkela plants, which showcases the company’s capability to produce high-end defense grade material.
More than 75 percent indigenous material has been used in ‘INS Taragiri’. It includes advanced features such as radar, sonar and missile systems, including BrahMos missiles and surface-to-air missiles, enhancing its combat and maritime security capabilities.
During the commissioning, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described it as a symbol of India’s growing technological strength and self-reliance in the defense sector.
He said that much of India’s trade and energy security depends on sea routes, hence a strong naval capability is extremely important.
The warship can operate at high speed for long periods of time and perform multiple missions such as high-intensity combat, anti-piracy operations, coastal surveillance and humanitarian assistance.
SAIL has earlier also supplied special steel for INS Vikrant and other ships of Project 17A.
The commissioning of INS Taragiri is being considered an important step towards self-reliance in India’s defense sector and strengthening maritime power.
Meanwhile, SAIL shares closed nearly 1 per cent lower at Rs 154.40 on the NSE on Thursday. The company’s 52-week high is Rs 168.21 and low is Rs 101.13. The market cap of the company is Rs 64.07 thousand crore.
–IANS
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