hn_ANI_mumbai_pm_modi_to_dedicate_naval_combatants_11-14-36

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00:00The importance has shifted towards the Indian Ocean.

00:05A large part of the world's trade and commerce passes through this region.

00:11In addition, due to geo-strategic reasons, this region is becoming a part of the international power rivalry.

00:23Drug trafficking, narcotics, smuggling, illegal fishing, human trafficking, terrorism, etc. are illegal activities.

00:36In the Indian Ocean region, India's geo-strategic and economic interest has been there for a long time.

00:44Whether we talk about trade with Rome 2000 years ago, or talk about trade with Southeast Asian countries.

00:55From Malacca state to Madagascar and the East African coast, this region has been a region of direct interest for us.

01:06Even today, 95% of India's trade is connected to this region.

01:15In this way, the presence of a strong Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean region is naturally the biggest priority for us.

01:25Today, the commissioning of three large and modern platforms is a very important milestone in the direction of our goal.

01:35Honourable Prime Minister, this has been a matter of great fortune for the Defence Ministry.

01:41We have been continuously receiving your guidance and instructions.

01:48The mantra that you have given for self-reliance in defence is being carried out continuously.

01:56Today, more than 75% of the content of INS Surat and INS Nilgiri is being published in India.

02:07At the same time, indigenous content is continuously increasing in other platforms that are being developed in the country.

02:18In the same way, we are receiving your guidance in another area and that is rapid modernisation in the defence sector.

02:28Today's three large platforms are fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and systems.

02:38And they are fully capable of dealing with any situation.

02:43Today, we are rapidly advancing our modernisation campaign.

02:49On one hand, we are producing these large platforms in the country.

02:54On the other hand, we are also focusing on low-cost and high-impact systems, which can make our forces more potent in a short time.

03:05In this way, we are bringing such a balanced mix in the rapid modernisation of our forces.

03:13We hope that we will continue to receive your guidance in this way.

03:21We have announced the Year of Reforms in the Defence Ministry in 2025.

03:27Under this, we have decided to work on the necessary reforms in the Defence Ministry and all three armies.

03:37I am confident that by the end of this year, we will have implemented many reforms in the defence sector,

03:44which will prove to be helpful in bringing India's defence sector to new heights.

03:50On this occasion, I would like to thank all our engineers, machinists, contractors, workers and all the people involved in this project.

04:03Your hard work and patience is bringing colour today.

04:09This could not have been possible without all of you.

04:13With your dedication, you have strengthened the strength of the Indian Navy and the country is proud of you.

04:23Once again, I would like to express my gratitude to the Honourable Prime Minister for coming among us and giving us your presence.

04:35Finally, I would like to end my speech by wishing you all a very happy new year.

04:43Thank you all very much. Jai Hind!