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Detailed explanation-1: -Showcasing the country’s growing prowess of indigenous manufacturing and a major milestone in the path towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commissioned the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on September 02, 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vikrant is a unique reflection of India becoming self-reliant.” India celebrated a historical milestone as it commissioned its first ever Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)- Vikrant.

Detailed explanation-3: -January 2022: The Indian Navy confirmed the IAC-1, christened INS Vikrant, had completed a series of sea trials ahead of its scheduled commissioning in August 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -Currently, the Indian Navy has two aircraft carriers – INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant in its inventory.