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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!