INS Sagardhwani, recently in news, is associated with which of the following?

INS Sagardhwani is an Indian oceanographic research vessel operated by NPOL under DRDO.

The vessel was flagged off for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative.

The launch took place from the Southern Naval Command, Kochi.

Sagar Maitri is a joint initiative of the Indian Navy and DRDO.

The initiative aligns with India’s MAHASAGAR vision for regional security and growth.

Sagar Maitri aims to strengthen cooperation among Indian Ocean Rim (IOR) countries.

The programme focuses on scientific collaboration and socio-economic engagement in ocean research.

DRDO launched MAITRI (Marine & Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative) under Sagar Maitri.

MAITRI aims to establish long-term ocean research partnerships with regional countries.

INS Sagardhwani retraces the route of INS Kistna, part of the International Indian Ocean Expedition (1962–65).

The current mission involves eight IOR countries, including Oman, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Myanmar.

INS Sagardhwani was commissioned in July 1994.

The ship was designed by NPOL and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).