- The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. - The ASW SWC project aims to enhance shallow water anti-submarine operations, subsurface surveillance, and coastal defence. - The vessel features a high degree of indigenous content, reflecting India's push towards defence self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat). - These ships are designed to replace the ageing Abhay-class corvettes for anti-submarine operations in coastal waters. - **Atmanirbhar Bharat:** India's national strategic policy framework aiming to achieve self-reliance and economic independence across critical sectors, including domestic defense manufacturing and high-tech indigenous military platforms. - **Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC):** Specialized lightweight naval warships designed for coastal surveillance, subsurface surveillance, anti-submarine operations in shallow littoral waters, and low-intensity maritime missions. - **Cochin Shipyard Limited:** One of India's leading public sector shipyards under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, recognized for constructing major naval platforms like aircraft carriers and anti-submarine vessels. **Introduction** The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol, an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. The vessel is designed for enhanced coastal anti-submarine operations, low-intensity maritime operations, and mine-laying support, underscoring India's growing self-reliance in indigenous defense manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. - The ASW SWC project aims to enhance shallow water anti-submarine operations, subsurface surveillance, and coastal defence. - The vessel features a high degree of indigenous content, reflecting India's push towards defence self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat). - These ships are designed to replace the ageing Abhay-class corvettes for anti-submarine operations in coastal waters. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Atmanirbhar Bharat:** India's national strategic policy framework aiming to achieve self-reliance and economic independence across critical sectors, including domestic defense manufacturing and high-tech indigenous military platforms. - **Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC):** Specialized lightweight naval warships designed for coastal surveillance, subsurface surveillance, anti-submarine operations in shallow littoral waters, and low-intensity maritime missions. - **Cochin Shipyard Limited:** One of India's leading public sector shipyards under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, recognized for constructing major naval platforms like aircraft carriers and anti-submarine vessels.