The first of the three Cadet Training Ships (CTS) was launched at M/s L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli, Chennai on 16 February 2026 by Mrs. Anupama Chauhan in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff.
Indigenously designed and built by M/s L&T, these CTS will be utilized for training of men and women Officer Cadets at sea after their basic training ashore, as well as Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries.
Named “Krishna,” the crest of the ship depicts a lotus in full bloom (signifying knowledge) emerging from the banks of River #Krishna. The launch is yet another significant milestone in Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding.