INSV Kaundinya completed an 18-day voyage from Gujarat to Muscat and received a water salute. Sarbananda Sonowal called it a proud moment linked to PM Modi's vision to revive ancient shipbuilding. The stitched ship reflects India's maritime heritage and historic Gulf ties.
After grand launches of 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' and 'Jaate Hue Lamhon' in Jaisalmer and Mumbai, respectively, the Border 2 team visited Goa, where they honoured the Indian Navy at Karwar Naval Base, with INS Vikrant - The Indian Warship.
Smita Barooah, wife of INSV Kaundinya crew member and Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal, shared her emotions as the vessel completed its maiden voyage to Muscat. Sanyal praised the Indian Navy and credited the Prime Minister's support. Union Minister Sarbananda
INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's indigenously built stitched sailing vessel, docked in Muscat after its maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar. The ship received a water salute. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal hailed it as a symbol of India's revived maritime heritage and shipbuilding tradition.
INSV Kaundinya, a traditional stitched sailing vessel, completed its voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman, receiving a water salute. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised it as a symbol of India's revived ancient shipbuilding heritage inspired by Ajanta cave depictions.
The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya was given a water salute as it completed its voyage from Gujarat's Porbandar to Oman's Muscat on Wednesday.
The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage and reached Muscat, Oman today.
The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage and reached Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday.
Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal shared the milestone on X, posting an image with the caption, "Enjoying the moment with Skipper Vikas Sheoran and Expedition in charge Hemanth Kumar ... We did it!!!"
he INSV 'Kaundinya', inspired by a 5th-century CE Ajanta Cave painting, is approaching the Omani shore, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal said on Wednesday.
Through X post, Sanjeev Sanyal, "Day 16. All is well onboard. Today will be spent cleaning the ship, changing to fresh sails, and generally making ourselves look presentable for the ceremonial entry into the Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Port harbour...."
"The main objective of the Kaundinya project now stands proved: we have demonstrated how ancient "stitched" ships from India could cross the oceans, we know the strengths and drawbacks of this design, and have good idea of the human experience of ancient mariners," Sanjeev Sanyal posted from