INS Savitri, the warship that supplied Bangladesh with Covid-19 medicine, has a history that makes Indians proud.

4th December  is Indian Navy Day. This event is being celebrated in Puri in the presence of the President. On the eve of that, INS Savitri was brought to Khidirpur dock. INS SAVITRI is built by Mazagon Docks Ltd., Mumbai using all Indian technology. Three and a half decades ago, on June 7, 1990, the shipbuilding company handed over Savitri to the Navy.

Coast Guard, Indian Navy's warship 'INS Savitri', one of the guards of the country's waters, can run at a speed of 30 km per hour. With a top speed of 15 knots (30 km/h), the warship has several state-of-the-art features, such as 40x60 Bofors guns and a helipad capable of operating Chetak helicopters. Commanded by Commander Vijay Jha, the ship plays an important role in coastal and maritime security.