President visits IAC Vikrant for the first time
The Hindu
Navy, shipyard lauded for development of indigenous capabilities in ship building
President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), Vikrant, which is under construction at the Cochin Shipyard, on Wednesday.
This was Mr. Kovind’s first visit to IAC. He was briefed on the progress of trials ahead of the commissioning of the vessel.
The President had a brief walk around the mighty carrier and expressed satisfaction at the progress being made. He appreciated the efforts of the Indian Navy and the Cochin Shipyard for the development of indigenous capabilities in ship building. It is a shining example of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, Mr. Kovind was quoted as saying in a release issued here.