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INSV Kaundinya: Stitched Ship of the Indian Navy

2 January 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYINSV Kaundinya:Stitched Ship ofthe Indian Navy2 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

PM Narendra Modi greeted the crew of INSV Kaundinya, then at sea, for New Year 2026.

Key facts

  • INSV Kaundinya is an Indian Navy vessel rebuilt to revive ancient seafaring traditions.
  • Type: stitched wooden ship, planks joined by coir rope, with no nails or metal fasteners.
  • Inspiration: 5th-century CE Ajanta cave paintings showing ocean-going vessels.
  • Named after the ancient mariner Kaundinya.

Building and launch

  • Built by traditional Kerala shipwrights.
  • Launched at Goa.

Exam angle

  • Stitched ship; coir rope; Ajanta inspiration; Kerala craftsmen.

Test yourself

1. INSV Kaundinya's design draws inspiration from which source?

The notes cite 5th-century CE Ajanta cave paintings.

2. What was used to stitch the planks of INSV Kaundinya together?

Planks are stitched with coir rope, without nails or metal fasteners.

3. INSV Kaundinya was built by traditional shipwrights from which State?

The notes say traditional Kerala shipwrights built it.

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