Indian Navy will induct and unveil the name of the Ancient Stitched Ship during a ceremonial event on 21 May 2025 at Naval Base, Karwar. The Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat , will preside over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, formally marking the induction of the ship into the Indian Navy.

     

 

The stitched ship is a recreation of a 5th century CE ship, inspired by a painting from the Ajanta Caves . The project was formally initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in Jul 2023 between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and M/s Hodi Innovations , with funding from the Ministry of Culture. The Keel laying of the Stitched Ship took place on 12 Sep 23.

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