India, May 20 -- The Indian Navy will induct and unveil the name of the Ancient Stitched Ship during a ceremonial event on May 21 at Naval Base, Karwar.

Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, will preside over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, formally marking the induction of the ship into Indian Navy.

The stitched ship is a recreation of a 5th century CE ship, inspired by a painting from the Ajanta Caves.

The project was formally initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in Jul 2023 between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and M/s Hodi Innovations, with funding from the Ministry of Culture.

The Keel laying of the Stitched Ship took place on 12 Sep 23.

The construction of the Stitched Ship was carried out ...