New Delhi, December 4 (IANS). Navy Day celebrations are being organized at ‘Blue Flag Beach’ Puri, Odisha on Wednesday 4th December. Here the Indian Navy will display its operational strength and skills through an operational demonstration (Operation Demo). During this period, the latest weapons, sensors and other equipment of the Navy will be displayed here. Draupadi Murmu, President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will be the chief guest of the event.
The Navy Day celebrations will see the participation of naval units with a combined load of 90,000 tonnes in op demos to be conducted by the Indian Navy. The weapons and sensors fitted in it have the capability to neutralize any threat arising from surface, sub-surface or air within a radius of 300 kilometers. More than 3500 naval personnel will manage these platforms at sea. Another 350 personnel will coordinate from the shore for the operation demo.
Naval officials say the Indian Navy shares a historical and strategic bond with Odisha. Ancient Odisha was famous for its extensive maritime connections, which were central to its identity and prosperity. Odisha was a major maritime power with a rich tradition of foreign trade and cultural exchange across the Bay of Bengal. Traders and sailors from Odisha used to go on long voyages, establishing relations with distant countries.
In this ceremony of Navy Day, the indigenous state-of-the-art technology of the Indian Navy will be showcased. This will take forward the Government of India’s resolve of ‘Self-reliant India’. Also, through this event, the Navy will pledge to become the ‘preferred security partner and first responder’ in the Indian Ocean region. Indian Navy’s vision is to ensure Security and Development (SAGAR) for all in the region.
The event, hosted by Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, will also be attended by the Governor and Chief Minister of Odisha, Union and State Cabinet Ministers and local people. This is the second time that the Indian Navy is organizing a mega event at a location other than a major naval station.
–IANS
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