INS Vikrant Scale Model Exhibition inaugurated in PMML

The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya today inaugurated an 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. The event was graced by Admiral R. Hari Kumar, former Chief of the Naval Staff, who inaugurated the display in the presence of Shri Ashwani Lohani, Director, Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML).

Admiral R. Hari Kumar, inaugurated INS Vikrant scale model exhibition with Director PMML

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% indigenous content, the carrier reflects India’s growing technological and industrial capability in complex defence platforms.

Admiral R. Hari Kumar with INS Vikrant scale model Exhibition.

Strategically located within the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya the display of the scale model of INS Vikrant offers visitors contextual insight into the historical, strategic, and symbolic importance safeguarding India’s national interests and enhancing defence preparedness. This scale model was earlier presented by Admiral R. Hari Kumar to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Scale Model of INS Vikrant at display at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

Speaking at today’s inauguration, Admiral R. Hari 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”.

Ashwani Lohani, Director, PMML said “Such displays reinforce a feeling of national pride in the visitors”.