Project Seabird

Shashank Raj Gupta
Project Seabird

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Project Seabird is a naval infrastructure project for India.
(2) Project Seabird involves a naval base INS Kadamba at Karwar in Kerala.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) & (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 24 June 2021, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure development under ‘Project Seabird-Phase IIA’.
  • As of Defence Minister,Project Seabird will be Asia’s largest Naval Base.
  • It will house various warships and aircraft carrier to further strengthen the operational readiness of the Armed Forces .
  • The new expanded naval support will enable several major warships and submarines and yard crafts.
  • INS Kadamba is an Indian Navy base located near Karwar in Karnataka on the west coast of India.

Background:

  • The first phase of construction of the base, code-named Project Seabird, was completed in 2005 and the base was commissioned on 31 May 2005.
  • Development of Phase II commenced in 2011.
  • INS Kadamba is currently the third largest Indian naval base, and is expected to become the largest naval base in the eastern hemisphere after completion of expansion Phase IIB.

Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1730082
https://sealineship.in/project-seabird.php