The Center rejected the plan to convert INS Virat into a museum, citing this reason

New Delhi, Sunday 6 December 2020

The Ministry of Defense has formally rejected a plan to save the Navy's aircraft carrier Virat from crashing. Shipbreakers in Gujarat are preparing to demolish it and turn it into scrap. Sources said that Messrs. Anvitech Marine Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Now he can file an application in the Supreme Court next week with his demand. Virat was at one time the main battlefield of the Indian Navy.

Envitech Marine Consultant Pvt. Ltd. He wants to buy this warship and convert it into a museum in collaboration with the Goa government. The company can now file an appeal in the Supreme Court next week against its demand. The Bombay High Court has asked the Center to clarify its position on the matter. The ministry said. "The request for a no-objection certificate from the applicant to convert Virat into a museum cannot be accepted."

The ministry has claimed that Alang-based shipbreaker company Shri Ram Group of Industries, which bought it after the end of naval service, was not in favor of the proposal. Shri Ram Group of Industries has clarified its position by appearing before the High Court. The group has said it is not ready to join any proposal other than a plan to scrap the ship and turn it into a wreck. Mukesh Patel said in his statement that he wanted to sell the warship to the biggest bidder.