Current Affairs - Art and Culture - Discussion

INSV Kaundinya is a unique stitched sailship recently inducted by the Indian Navy at the Karwar Naval Base. It is a handcrafted reconstruction of a 5th-century vessel shown in Ajanta cave paintings, built using traditional methods with coir rope, coconut fibre, and natural resin. The project was a collaboration between the Union Culture Ministry, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations, aiming to revive ancient Indian shipbuilding. The ship symbolizes India’s maritime legacy and is named after the legendary mariner Kaundinya. It also underscores India's cultural diplomacy and the Navy’s evolving role as a preserver of maritime heritage.