President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kolkata to inaugurate an advanced stealth frigate named 'Vindhyagiri' for the Indian Navy built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). The frigate marks the sixth vessel out of seven that are part of 'Project 17 Alpha' aimed at strengthening the Navy's fleet. This initiative includes enhanced stealth features, advanced weaponry, sensors and platform management systems. The move comes as India takes steps to bolster its naval capabilities amid increasing challenges posed by assertive China in the Indo-Pacific region.