Indian Navy set to commission INS Vikrant: 10 things to know about India's indigenously-built aircraft carrier

Indian Navy is all set to commission India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on September 2 in Kochi, said Indian Navy Chief on Thursday.

"Commissioning of indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will be unforgettable occasion for India," said Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade while addressing a press conference.

Here are all the details:

1. INS Vikrant will be country's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier.
2. It has 2200 compartments including separate accommodation for women officers and female Agniveer sailors.
3. The equipment has been made in 18 states and union territories including places like Ambala, Daman, Kolkata, Jalandhar, Kota, Pune and New Delhi.
4. The entire cabling of INS Vikrant around 2,500 kms in length has been made in India.
5. Warship-grade steel has also been made in India with the help of Indian Navy, DRDO & SAIL. It can be later exported to other countries.
6. It has been designed for operating the MiG-29K but the Indian Navy would be ultimately deploying the indigenous TEDBF fighter aircraft for which it has been working with DRDO.
7. The commissioning ceremony will take place on September 2
8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the commissioning of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant on September 2 in Kochi
9. Commissioning of aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will contribute to ensuring peace & stability in Indo-Pacific
10. Deliberations are on for second indigenous aircraft carrier.

(With inputs from agencies)