(a) whether the Government has decided to de-commission the INS-Viraat; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government has decided to de-commission the INS-Viraat; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) The decision of de-commissioning is taken based on designed service life, material state of the ship and the state of onboard machinery etc. The ship is scheduled for de-commissioning in 2016 based on above mentioned criteria.