With reference to INS Samarthak, consider the following statements: 1. It is India's first indigenously built multi-purpose vessel. 2. The vessel contains less than 50% indigenous content. 3. It was commissioned at the Mumbai Naval Base. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

VP Radhakrishnan commissions INS Samarthak, first indigenously built multi-purpose vessel at Karwar

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Defence technology· Prelims· 18 October 2026

Defense manufacturing and indigenous technology: a GS3 and Science & Technology case study.

Why in news

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan commissioned INS Samarthak, India's first indigenously built multi-purpose vessel, at the Karwar Naval Base.

Background

INS Samarthak was built by L&T Shipyard with over 75% indigenous content. The vessel is designed for testing next-generation weapons and conducting maritime surveillance.

Facts for Prelims

PostC.P. Radhakrishnan: Vice-President of India
FactINS Samarthak: First indigenously built multi-purpose vessel
FactIndigenous content: More than 75% of the vessel's construction
PlaceKarwar Naval Base: Location of the commissioning ceremony

Prelims practice question

With reference to INS Samarthak, consider the following statements:

It is India's first indigenously built multi-purpose vessel.
The vessel contains less than 50% indigenous content.
It was commissioned at the Mumbai Naval Base.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The vessel has over 75% indigenous content. Statement 3 is incorrect: It was commissioned at the Karwar Naval Base.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the promotion of indigenous defense manufacturing contributes to India's strategic autonomy and the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs for critical maritime surveillance and weapon testing platforms
Economic multiplier: Strengthening the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem and high-tech manufacturing supply chains

Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Strategic Autonomy · Maritime Surveillance · Indigenous Manufacturing · Defense Procurement

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