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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -INS Vikrant is the first indigenous and largest ship made by India, which includes indigenous designs and aircraft carriers for the Indian Navy. Now, India comes under the elite nations where it owns its giant power ship.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Vikrant (which means courageous) is named after India’s first aircraft carrier, bought from the UK and commissioned in 1961.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant in a ceremony at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi.