Today’s induction of India’s first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, has added to the Indian Navy’s might and solidified its position as a ‘blue water navy’, a maritime force that can operate in national as well as the world’s deep, vast oceans.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-1) into the Indian Navy as INS Vikrant by unveiling a plaque at a ceremony held at the government-owned Cochin Shipyard in Kerala.

Here's a detailed report of the features of INS Vikrant. Watch the video for details.