Samarthak, the Indian Navy's first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, delivered
On 27 August 2026, L&T Kattupalli delivered Samarthak, the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), to the Indian Navy with over 75% indigenous content.
Summary
Samarthak, the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at Kattupalli, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 27 August 2026. The ship has over 75% indigenous content and is designed as a trial and evaluation platform. Samarthak can also carry out maritime surveillance and reconnaissance, offshore patrolling and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. The name Samarthak means 'The Proponent', reflecting its role as an enabler of multiple missions.
Key facts
- Ship
- Samarthak – first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV)
- Builder
- Larsen & Toubro, Kattupalli
- Delivered
- 27 August 2026
- Indigenous content
- Over 75%
- Roles
- Trials & evaluation; surveillance; offshore patrol; HADR
- Meaning
- 'The Proponent'
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Samarthak, delivered to the Indian Navy on 27 August 2026, is the first of which class of vessel?
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Correct answer: A — Multi-Purpose Vessel
Samarthak is the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), built by L&T at Kattupalli.
Consider the following statements about the Multi-Purpose Vessel Samarthak: 1. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers. 2. It has over 75% indigenous content and is conceived as a trial and evaluation platform. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Samarthak was built by Larsen & Toubro at Kattupalli. Statement 2 is correct.