{"id":41614,"date":"2025-11-10T13:23:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41614"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:54:00","slug":"ins-ikshak-indian-navy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/","title":{"rendered":"INS Ikshak Indian Navy: Commissioning, Features, and Strategic Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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-ikshak-indian-navy\/#INS_Ikshak_Indian_Navy_Learn_about_the_newly_commissioned_Survey_Vessel_Large_SVL_ship_its_technical_capabilities_dual-role_functions_indigenous_construction_and_strategic_importance\" >INS Ikshak Indian Navy: Learn about the newly commissioned Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship, its technical capabilities, dual-role functions, indigenous construction, and strategic importance.<\/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-ikshak-indian-navy\/#INS_Ikshak_Joins_Navy_What_Makes_It_Special\" >INS Ikshak Joins Navy: What Makes It Special?<\/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-ikshak-indian-navy\/#Commissioning_of_INS_Ikshak\" >Commissioning of INS Ikshak<\/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-ikshak-indian-navy\/#Role_of_the_SVL_Class_Vessels\" >Role of the SVL Class Vessels<\/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-ikshak-indian-navy\/#Technical_Operational_Capabilities_of_INS_Ikshak\" >Technical &amp; Operational Capabilities of INS Ikshak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#Dual-Role_Capability_Inclusiveness\" >Dual-Role Capability &amp; Inclusiveness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#Strategic_Significance_for_Indias_Maritime_Domain\" >Strategic Significance for India\u2019s Maritime Domain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#For_National_Defence_Maritime_Security\" >For National Defence &amp; Maritime Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#For_Indigenous_Defence_Manufacturing_Make_in_India\" >For Indigenous Defence Manufacturing &amp; Make in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#For_Disaster_Relief_Non-Combat_Roles_of_the_Military\" >For Disaster Relief &amp; Non-Combat Roles of the Military<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#Key_Takeaways_from_INS_Ikshak_Commissioning\" >Key Takeaways from INS Ikshak Commissioning<\/a><\/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-ikshak-indian-navy\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-ikshak-indian-navy\/#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_Ikshak_Indian_Navy_Learn_about_the_newly_commissioned_Survey_Vessel_Large_SVL_ship_its_technical_capabilities_dual-role_functions_indigenous_construction_and_strategic_importance\"><\/span>INS Ikshak Indian Navy: Learn about the newly commissioned Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship, its technical capabilities, dual-role functions, indigenous construction, and strategic importance.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS_Ikshak_Joins_Navy_What_Makes_It_Special\"><\/span>INS Ikshak Joins Navy: What Makes It Special?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>An updated article for students preparing for competitive government exams<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commissioning_of_INS_Ikshak\"><\/span>Commissioning of INS Ikshak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On 6 November 2025, the INS Ikshak was officially commissioned at the naval base in Kochi, marking it as the third vessel of the Survey Vessel Large (SVL) class operated by the Indian Navy. This induction underlines India\u2019s drive to bolster its maritime survey and disaster-relief capabilities, as well as enhancing indigenous shipbuilding under the \u201cAatmanirbhar Bharat\u201d initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_the_SVL_Class_Vessels\"><\/span>Role of the SVL Class Vessels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SVL project was initiated when a contract was awarded in 2018 to Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, to build four large survey vessels. These vessels are designed to undertake deep-water and coastal hydrographic survey operations, generate critical oceanographic data, map navigational routes, and support both Defence and civil maritime infrastructure. With INS Ikshak\u2019s induction, the Navy is closer to completing the planned SVL fleet and thereby strengthening its maritime domain awareness and survey capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Operational_Capabilities_of_INS_Ikshak\"><\/span>Technical &amp; Operational Capabilities of INS Ikshak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The INS Ikshak displaces approximately 3,400 tonnes and is around 110 metres in length. It achieves a speed of over 18 knots using a diesel-engine propulsion system with dual-shaft. The ship features bow and stern thrusters for enhanced manoeuvrability during survey operations. Operationally, it is equipped with advanced survey technology: autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), side-scan sonar, and oceanographic instrumentation \u2014 making it capable of precise seabed mapping and deep-water survey tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dual-Role_Capability_Inclusiveness\"><\/span>Dual-Role Capability &amp; Inclusiveness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>INS Ikshak is built not just for survey operations but also features a dual-role capacity to function as a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) platform or a hospital ship when required. Significantly, this vessel is the first in its class to include dedicated accommodation for women officers, reflecting the increasing inclusivity in the Indian Navy\u2019s operational units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Significance_for_Indias_Maritime_Domain\"><\/span>Strategic Significance for India\u2019s Maritime Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The induction of INS Ikshak strengthens India\u2019s capability to monitor and secure its maritime zones, map previously under-charted sea areas, and support infrastructure development in ports and coastal regions. The fact that it is domestically built under the Make in India\/Aatmanirbhar scheme adds to its strategic value. With greater indigenous capability, India reduces dependency on external sources and strengthens its maritime self-reliance. Its role in disaster relief also enhances national resilience in the face of natural calamities along the long Indian coastline.<\/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-Ikshak-Indian-Navy\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"INS Ikshak Indian Navy\" title=\"INS Ikshak Indian Navy\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INS Ikshak Indian Navy<\/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=\"For_National_Defence_Maritime_Security\"><\/span>For National Defence &amp; Maritime Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The commissioning of INS Ikshak underscores a key leap in India\u2019s maritime survey and domain awareness capability. For students preparing for civil service, defence and police exams, this event highlights how India is placing increased emphasis on maritime security \u2014 especially with the vast Indian shoreline and strategic Indian Ocean region gaining greater geopolitical importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Indigenous_Defence_Manufacturing_Make_in_India\"><\/span>For Indigenous Defence Manufacturing &amp; Make in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This vessel is a testament to India\u2019s progress in indigenous ship\u2010building and defence manufacturing. The \u201cAatmanirbhar Bharat\u201d push in the defence sector is relevant not only for aspirants in defence services, but also for topics across general studies in banking, railways and teaching exams \u2013 particularly under schemes related to national infrastructure, manufacturing and strategic autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Disaster_Relief_Non-Combat_Roles_of_the_Military\"><\/span>For Disaster Relief &amp; Non-Combat Roles of the Military<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The dual-role capacity of INS Ikshak to act as a disaster relief or hospital ship ties into the broader concept of armed forces fulfilling humanitarian assistance roles. This broadens the context for questions in competitive exams that may ask about \u201cnon-traditional roles of armed forces\u201d or \u201cmilitary in peacetime operations\u201d.<\/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<p>The concept of dedicated large survey vessels in the Indian Navy can be traced back to the requirement to chart India\u2019s vast maritime zones, ensure safe navigation, and support maritime infrastructure. Earlier vessels of the SVL class \u2014 the first two being INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak \u2014 paved the way. The 2018 contract with GRSE to build four such vessels marked a formal step in the modernisation of India\u2019s hydrographic fleet. Over the years, with increasing emphasis on the Indian Ocean Region, maritime domain awareness, deep-sea exploration and coastal resilience (especially in the context of rising sea levels and climate change), survey ships have become important assets. The commissioning of INS Ikshak continues this trajectory and fits into India\u2019s larger maritime strategy which includes securing sea lanes, supporting marine infrastructure and contributing to international humanitarian missions.<\/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=\"Key_Takeaways_from_INS_Ikshak_Commissioning\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from INS Ikshak Commissioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>INS Ikshak was commissioned on 6 November 2025 at Kochi as the third vessel of the Survey Vessel Large (SVL) class.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The SVL project was initiated under a 2018 contract with Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers to build four large survey vessels.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>INS Ikshak displaces ~3,400 tonnes, is ~110 metres long, has a speed of over 18 knots, and features bow\/stern thrusters for manoeuvrability.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The vessel is equipped with AUVs, ROVs, side-scan sonar and oceanographic systems for deep-water and seabed survey operations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>It has a dual-role capacity: survey operations + humanitarian\/disaster relief platform; also includes dedicated accommodation for women officers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INS Ikshak Indian Navy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is INS\u202fIkshak?<\/strong><br>INS\u202fIkshak is the third vessel of the Survey Vessel Large (SVL) class commissioned by the Indian Navy for hydrographic survey, oceanographic research, and disaster-relief operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. When and where was INS\u202fIkshak commissioned?<\/strong><br>It was commissioned on 6 November 2025 at the naval base in Kochi, Kerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Who built INS\u202fIkshak?<\/strong><br>INS\u202fIkshak was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under the Make in India initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. What are the primary functions of INS\u202fIkshak?<\/strong><br>The vessel performs deep-water and coastal hydrographic surveys, seabed mapping, oceanographic data collection, and can serve as a disaster-relief or hospital ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What makes INS\u202fIkshak special in terms of inclusivity?<\/strong><br>It is the first in its class to include dedicated accommodation for women officers, reflecting gender inclusivity in the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. What is the strategic significance of INS\u202fIkshak for India?<\/strong><br>It enhances maritime domain awareness, supports infrastructure development, reduces dependency on foreign survey ships, and strengthens India\u2019s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What is the SVL class in the Indian Navy?<\/strong><br>SVL (Survey Vessel Large) class vessels are ships specifically designed for survey, oceanographic research, and disaster-relief operations, equipped with modern sonar, ROVs, and autonomous underwater vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. 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