The Navy hands over a model of INS Vikrant to the capital

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar dedicated a model of the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant along with Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena during a function held at Museum Junction in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Indian Navy on Monday dedicated a full-scale model of INS Vikrant, India’s first home-built aircraft carrier, to the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated the model in the presence of Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Commander, Southern Naval Command. The ceremony was attended by senior state government officials, veterans and other dignitaries. The detailed 1:24 scale model captures the distinctive features and configuration of the carrier and offers visitors a closer look at the engineering prowess of the Indian shipbuilding industry.

Published – 12 Oct 2026 21:26 IST