The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on Thursday inaugurated a special exhibition, highlighting the strategic importance of INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, and its role in strengthening the nation’s defence capabilities and maritime security.
During the event, a scale model of INS Vikrant was unveiled by Admiral R. Hari Kumar, former Chief of the Naval Staff. Ashwani Lohani, Director, Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) was also present during the event.
Speaking at the inauguration event, Admiral Kumar said, “INS Vikrant marks India’s entry into a select group of nine countries globally capable of building an aircraft carrier, underscoring the importance of strengthening indigenous defence and Make in India weapon systems.”
PMML Director Lohani said that such displays reinforce a feeling of national pride in the visitors.
INS Vikrant represents a historic milestone as the first aircraft carrier made in India, symbolising the country’s progress towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Built with approximately 76 per cent indigenous content, the carrier reflects India’s growing technological and industrial capability in complex defence platforms.
The display of the scale model of INS Vikrant offers visitors contextual insight into the historical, strategic, and symbolic importance of safeguarding India’s national interests and enhancing defence preparedness.
The scale model was earlier presented by Admiral R. Hari Kumar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.