Indian Navy to Induct Ancient Stitched Ship on May 21, 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Navy to induct Ancient Stitched Ship |
| Date | 21 May 2025 |
| Location | Naval Base Karwar |
| Presided by | Union Culture Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat |
| Shipbuilding Era | 5th-century CE |
| Technique | Traditional hand-stitched wooden planks (no nails/metal) |
| Artisans | Led by Master Shipwright Shri Babu Sankaran from Kerala |
| Design Inspiration | Ajanta Caves painting (5th century CE) |
| Materials | Entirely traditional, using ancient methods |
| Collaborations | IIT Madras (hydrodynamic testing), Indian Navy (design & validation) |
| Maiden Voyage | Route: Gujarat to Oman |
| Objective | Recreate ancient maritime trade routes |
| Funding | Ministry of Culture |
| Significance | Revives ancient naval engineering, cultural pride, heritage preservation |