New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The INSV 'Kaundinya', inspired by a 5th-century CE Ajanta Cave painting, is approaching the Omani shore, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal said on Wednesday.

In a post on X, Sanyal shared an image with a caption, "Day 18. Land Ahoy!!!!!!"

https://x.com/sanjeevsanyal/status/2011274567982223507?s=20

The INSV Kaundinya is based on a 5th-century CE ship depicted in the paintings of Ajanta Caves. Skippered by Commander Vikas Sheoran, leading a 16-member crew, the Kaundinya is estimated to arrive at Muscat around January 15.

The project that began as an idea in the mind of Sanjeev Sanyal, who was inspired by an Ajanta cave painting.

Earlier, Sanyal said that on Day 16, the goal for the t...