INS Vikrant replica unveiled in Kerala capital, celebrates India's naval prowess

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (UNI) A detailed 1:24 scale replica of INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, was dedicated to the Kerala capital at Museum Junction here on Monday, showcasing the country's growing naval capabilities and indigenous shipbuilding prowess. Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar dedicated the model in the presence of Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. Admiral R. Harikumar (Retd), former Chief of the Naval Staff, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh, senior officials of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, representatives of the Kerala government, naval veterans and other dignitaries attended the ceremony.…