{"id":35544,"date":"2025-07-14T13:04:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35544"},"modified":"2025-07-14T13:04:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:34:37","slug":"ins-nistar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/","title":{"rendered":"INS Nistar: India\u2019s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Delivered to Indian Navy in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#INS_Nistar_Indias_first_indigenously_built_diving_support_vessel_delivered_to_Indian_Navy_on_July_8_2025_Enhances_deep-sea_rescue_and_submarine_operations_under_Make_in_India_initiative\" >INS Nistar: India&#8217;s first indigenously built diving support vessel delivered to Indian Navy on July 8, 2025. Enhances deep-sea rescue and submarine operations under Make in India initiative.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#INS%E2%80%AFNistar_Indias_First_Indigenous_Diving_Support_Vessel\" >INS\u202fNistar: India\u2019s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#What_is_INS%E2%80%AFNistar\" >What is INS\u202fNistar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Significance_for_%E2%80%9CMake_in_India%E2%80%9D_and_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat\" >Significance for &#8220;Make in India&#8221; and Aatmanirbhar Bharat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Operations_and_Future_Role\" >Operations and Future Role<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Strategic_Enhancement\" >Strategic Enhancement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Boosting_Indigenous_Defence_Manufacturing\" >Boosting Indigenous Defence Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Maritime_Safety_and_Regional_Influence\" >Maritime Safety and Regional Influence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Legacy_of_the_Name_%E2%80%9CNistar%E2%80%9D\" >Legacy of the Name &#8220;Nistar&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Project_Timeline\" >Project Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Key_Takeaways_from_INS%E2%80%AFNistar\" >Key Takeaways from INS\u202fNistar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#1_What_is_INS_Nistar\" >1. What is INS Nistar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#2_What_is_the_primary_role_of_INS_Nistar\" >2. What is the primary role of INS Nistar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#3_Why_is_INS_Nistar_significant_for_the_Indian_Navy\" >3. Why is INS Nistar significant for the Indian Navy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#4_What_is_the_diving_capability_of_INS_Nistar\" >4. What is the diving capability of INS Nistar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#5_What_percentage_of_INS_Nistars_components_are_indigenously_made\" >5. What percentage of INS Nistar\u2019s components are indigenously made?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#6_When_will_INS_Nistar_be_commissioned\" >6. When will INS Nistar be commissioned?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#7_What_organization_built_INS_Nistar\" >7. What organization built INS Nistar?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS_Nistar_Indias_first_indigenously_built_diving_support_vessel_delivered_to_Indian_Navy_on_July_8_2025_Enhances_deep-sea_rescue_and_submarine_operations_under_Make_in_India_initiative\"><\/span><strong>INS Nistar: India&#8217;s first indigenously built diving support vessel delivered to Indian Navy on July 8, 2025. Enhances deep-sea rescue and submarine operations under Make in India initiative.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS%E2%80%AFNistar_Indias_First_Indigenous_Diving_Support_Vessel\"><\/span>INS\u202fNistar: India\u2019s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>July 8, 2025<\/strong>, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) officially delivered the Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) <strong>INS\u202fNistar<\/strong> to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. The delivery was formalized with an acceptance ceremony signed by HSL CMD Commodore Hemant Khatri and INS Nistar Commanding Officer Commander Amit Subhro Banerji, in the presence of Rear Admiral Ravnish Seth <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_INS%E2%80%AFNistar\"><\/span>What is INS\u202fNistar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INS\u202fNistar is a state-of-the-art DSV designed and built entirely within India, adhering to Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification standards. The ship measures <strong>118\u202fm in length<\/strong>, displaces nearly <strong>10,000 tonnes<\/strong>, and is equipped for deep-sea diving, submarine rescue, and salvage operations It features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dynamic Positioning System (DP\u2011II)<\/strong> for precise station-keeping in challenging seas <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for <strong>saturation diving up to 300\u202fm<\/strong>, plus a side diving stage for shallower operations (up to 75\u202fm) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u2018Mother Ship\u2019 role for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV), enabling submarine crew rescue <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) capable of operations up to <strong>1,000\u202fm<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onboard medical facilities, including surgery theatre, ICU, hyperbaric chamber, and an eight-bed hospital <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_%E2%80%9CMake_in_India%E2%80%9D_and_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat\"><\/span>Significance for &#8220;Make in India&#8221; and Aatmanirbhar Bharat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built with approximately <strong>75% indigenous content<\/strong>\u2014with some reports citing over <strong>80% indigenization<\/strong>\u2014INS\u202fNistar exemplifies India\u2019s commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Over <strong>120 MSMEs<\/strong> contributed to its construction This aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat and \u201cMake in India\u201d initiatives, demonstrating significant advancement in India\u2019s naval engineering and shipbuilding capability <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operations_and_Future_Role\"><\/span>Operations and Future Role<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post-delivery, INS\u202fNistar will be formally commissioned on <strong>July 18, 2025<\/strong>, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Upon commissioning, the vessel will join the <strong>Eastern Naval Command<\/strong>, enhancing India&#8217;s capability in submarine rescue, deep-sea diving, and maritime search and rescue missions in the Indo-Pacific region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"INS-Nistar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/englishkesari%2F2025-07-01%2Fsz89l34z%2Ftamal.avif?w=480&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress\" alt=\"INS Nistar\" title=\"INS Nistar\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INS Nistar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Enhancement\"><\/span>Strategic Enhancement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INS\u202fNistar significantly strengthens India\u2019s <strong>submarine rescue and underwater operations<\/strong>\u2014a strategic capability shared by only a select few navies. The vessel\u2019s ability to deploy DSRVs, ROVs, and conduct deep-sea saturation dives up to <strong>300\u202fm<\/strong> enhances operational readiness for emergencies at sea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosting_Indigenous_Defence_Manufacturing\"><\/span>Boosting Indigenous Defence Manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating INS\u202fNistar with <strong>75\u201380% indigenous content<\/strong> showcases India\u2019s growing proficiency in defence production. It sets a precedent for complex naval vessel construction, accelerating self-reliance and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maritime_Safety_and_Regional_Influence\"><\/span>Maritime Safety and Regional Influence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a <strong>mother ship for submarine rescue<\/strong>, INS\u202fNistar enhances the safety protocols for India\u2019s growing submarine fleet (like Kalvari and Arihant classes). Additionally, this capability positions India as a capable undersea rescue provider in the <strong>Indian Ocean Region<\/strong>, reinforcing its regional maritime leadership <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_of_the_Name_%E2%80%9CNistar%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Legacy of the Name &#8220;Nistar&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original <strong>INS\u202fNistar<\/strong>, acquired from the USSR in <strong>1969<\/strong> and commissioned in <strong>1971<\/strong>, played a crucial role in submarine rescue during its two decades of service\u2014particularly during the Indo\u2011Pakistani War of 1971 Decommissioned in <strong>1989<\/strong>, its legacy endures through modern INS\u202fNistar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Timeline\"><\/span>Project Timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>September 2018<\/strong>: HSL won the contract to build two DSVs, Nistar and Nipun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 2019 \u2013 March 2020<\/strong>: Keels laid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>September 2022<\/strong>: Both vessels launched <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 2024<\/strong>: INS\u202fNistar completed sea trials. Air\/mixed gas diving system trials followed in early 2025 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 8, 2025<\/strong>: Delivered; <strong>July 18, 2025<\/strong>: Scheduled commissioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project timeline reflects delays due to COVID-19, but ultimately underscores India\u2019s resolve in achieving defence manufacturing milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_INS%E2%80%AFNistar\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from INS\u202fNistar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>INS\u202fNistar is India\u2019s first <strong>indigenously designed and built<\/strong> diving support vessel, delivered on <strong>8 July 2025<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Equipped with <strong>Dynamic Positioning System<\/strong>, supports <strong>saturation diving (300\u202fm)<\/strong>, side diving (75\u202fm), and ROVs (1,000\u202fm).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Acts as a <strong>\u2018Mother Ship\u2019<\/strong> for DSRV, enabling independent submarine rescue.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Built with <strong>75\u201380% indigenous content<\/strong>, involving <strong>120+ MSMEs<\/strong>, aligning with Aatmanirbhar Bharat.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Commissioning on <strong>18 July 2025<\/strong>, Nistar strengthens undersea rescue and maritime security capability in the Indo-Pacific.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INS Nistar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_INS_Nistar\"><\/span>1. What is INS Nistar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INS Nistar is India&#8217;s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), developed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) and delivered to the Indian Navy on July 8, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_primary_role_of_INS_Nistar\"><\/span>2. What is the primary role of INS Nistar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ship is designed for deep-sea diving, submarine rescue, salvage operations, and supporting underwater naval missions. It serves as a &#8216;Mother Ship&#8217; for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRVs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_is_INS_Nistar_significant_for_the_Indian_Navy\"><\/span>3. Why is INS Nistar significant for the Indian Navy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INS Nistar enhances India&#8217;s underwater operational capability, improves safety for submariners, and contributes to India&#8217;s maritime influence in the Indo-Pacific. It also aligns with the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_diving_capability_of_INS_Nistar\"><\/span>4. What is the diving capability of INS Nistar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vessel supports saturation diving up to 300 meters, side diving up to 75 meters, and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations up to 1,000 meters depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_percentage_of_INS_Nistars_components_are_indigenously_made\"><\/span>5. What percentage of INS Nistar\u2019s components are indigenously made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approximately 75\u201380% of the components and systems used in INS Nistar are indigenously sourced, involving more than 120 Indian MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_will_INS_Nistar_be_commissioned\"><\/span>6. When will INS Nistar be commissioned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The formal commissioning of INS Nistar is scheduled for July 18, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_organization_built_INS_Nistar\"><\/span>7. What organization built INS Nistar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, built INS Nistar as part of a contract awarded in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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