{"id":17656,"date":"2026-01-26T18:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=17656"},"modified":"2026-01-26T18:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:44:41","slug":"ins-vikrant-scale-model-exhibition-inaugurated-in-pmml","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=17656","title":{"rendered":"INS Vikrant Scale Model Exhibition inaugurated in PMML"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>INS Vikrant Scale Model Exhibition inaugurated in PMML<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"Subtitleh3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PrDateTime\" class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 22 JAN 2026 9:12PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya today inaugurated an exhibition, highlighting the strategic importance of INS Vikrant, India\u2019s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, and its role in strengthening the nation\u2019s 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\u2019 Museum and Library (PMML).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image001Z99K.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><em><u>Admiral R. Hari Kumar, inaugurated INS Vikrant scale model exhibition with Director PMML<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>INS Vikrant represents a historic milestone as the first aircraft carrier made in India, symbolising the country\u2019s progress towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Built with approximately 76% indigenous content, the carrier reflects India\u2019s growing technological and industrial capability in complex defence platforms.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image0023IVD.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><em><u>Admiral R. Hari Kumar with INS Vikrant scale model Exhibition.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>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\u2019s national interests and enhancing defence preparedness. This scale model was earlier presented by Admiral R. Hari Kumar to the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image003OVI7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><em><u>Scale Model of INS Vikrant at display at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Speaking at today\u2019s inauguration, Admiral R. Hari Kumar said \u201cINS Vikrant marks India\u2019s 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\u201d.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Ashwani Lohani, Director, PMML said \u201cSuch displays reinforce a feeling of national pride in the visitors\u201d.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INS Vikrant Scale Model Exhibition inaugurated in PMML Posted On: 22 JAN 2026 9:12PM by PIB Delhi The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya today inaugurated an exhibition, highlighting the strategic importance of INS Vikrant, India\u2019s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, and its role in strengthening the nation\u2019s defence capabilities and maritime security. 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