Navy day is being celebrated today

Navy day is being celebrated today. The day is celebrated to honour Indian Navy's role during the war with Pakistan in 1971 when Indian warships attacked Karachi port and successfully thwarted Pakistani operations in the western coast.

During Operation Trident, Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel. The Day is also celebrated to highlight the achievements and role the Navy plays in securing the country's marine borders.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar has said that the aim of the Indian Navy is to have Made in India, Made by India and Made for India security solutions so that it can strengthen the move towards Atmanirbharta.

Talking to AIR, Admiral Hari Kumar said, as far as the optimization of budget is concerned, the Indian Navy is driving self-reliance and development of indigenous technology and it has adequate funding for all capital projects.

He said, the Navy is following the motto of being combat ready, credible, cohesive and future-proof force. He also informed that Indian Navy has achieved very high operational tempo in last one year.

Speaking on the Agnipath Scheme, Navy Chief said that the first batch of three thousand agniveer including 341 women sailors have been inducted and their training has begun in INS Chilka from this month. (AIR NEWS)

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