Lets be pragmatic. USS Trenton is a 17000 ton ship with specialised role as landing platform and carrying men and material. It is the 2nd largest ship currently after INS Viraat. The next largest ship in this category with Indian Navy is a 6700 ton ship in INS Magar Class which is indigineous. Some facts, the 4 state run ship yards have their hands full and currently they are building 31 ships. India is self-reliant in ship building. As the naval ship has admitted that this ship will give good experience to Indian Naval Sailors to handle such a large ship with a different and specific role.
