Kautilya

Named after the historic coastal town of Malvan in Maharashtra, the warship is the first Indian naval vessel to be commissioned at Karwar and the seventh ship inducted into the Navy during the year. It is one of eight Mahe-class vessels being constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited and incorporates more than 80 per cent indigenous content.

Hosted by the Southern Naval Command, the programme is being conducted under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces. The engagement includes 254 participants from 26 countries, supported by 74 facilitators, representatives of four international organisations and subject-matter experts.

Under the new provisions, 50 per cent of the vacancies in these recruitment categories will be reserved for former Agniveers. The measure is intended to provide a structured employment pathway for personnel completing their term of service under the Agnipath recruitment scheme.