Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) launched the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) ‘Shruti’ on Tuesday, marking another significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s drive towards self-reliance in warship construction. The vessel, designated Yard 3037, is the second NGOPV built by the Kolkata-based shipyard for the Navy, following the launch of its sister ship ‘Sanghmitra’ in May this year.
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‘Shruti’ was formally launched by Manika Sadhu in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, along with senior officials from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence and GRSE. The ceremony reflected the Navy’s rich traditions and the growing maturity of India’s indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem.
The 3,000-tonne vessel measures approximately 113 metres in length and 14.6 metres in beam. It is designed to achieve a maximum speed of 23 knots and possesses an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots. With a high degree of indigenous content—reported at around 85 per cent, ‘Shruti’ will undertake a wide range of multi-domain missions, including maritime surveillance, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), and anti-piracy operations.
The NGOPV programme comprises 11 ships in total, of which GRSE is constructing four while Goa Shipyard Limited is building the remaining seven. These platforms are larger and more capable than earlier Offshore Patrol Vessels, offering enhanced endurance, advanced sensors and greater operational versatility. The name ‘Shruti’, drawn from India’s ancient Vedic tradition, underscores the Navy’s practice of linking modern warships with the nation’s cultural heritage.
The launch aligns closely with the Government of India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. It demonstrates the steady progress of domestic shipyards in delivering complex naval platforms on schedule and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. In an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific maritime environment, platforms such as ‘Shruti’ will bolster the Navy’s ability to safeguard sea lanes, protect economic interests and respond rapidly to regional contingencies.
As GRSE continues work on the remaining vessels of the class, ‘Shruti’ stands as a clear indicator of India’s expanding capacity to design, build and field sophisticated warships for the Indian Navy.
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Dr Rajesh Jauhri is a Journalist with an experience of over 25 years in Indian and foreign media, a Social Scientist, an Ac-complished Author, a Political & Strategic Analyst, a Marksman (Rifle & Pistol), an Orator, a Thinker and an Educationist. He holds a Ph.D. degree on “Impact of colonial heritage on Indian police”. He runs an NGO dedicated to the social and eco-nomic uplift of tribal communities in MP and two decades back, he established a school in a village of Indore district, providing education and moral values to children belonging to underprivileged and minority families. Has received multiple awards in various fields.
