INS Jatayu was commissioned at Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep in presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, CNS, Hon'ble Administrator of Lakshadweep, Shri Praful K Patel, Vice Admiral V Srinivas, FOCINC, SNC on 06 Mar 2024.

• This milestone event strengthens Indian Navy's foothold in Lakshadweep island while extending capacity building, operational reach and sustenance in region.
• The establishment of Naval Base at Minicoy will augment connectivity with main land focusing towards comprehensive development of islands.
• INS Jatayu will be functioning under operational control of NOIC (Lakshadweep), SNC. In an impressive commissioning ceremony, CNS was presented a 50 men Guard of Honour.