KARWAR (Karnataka): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka.
The Union minister arrived at the naval base around 1 pm where he was given a Guard of Honour at the Parade Ground.
The defence minister landed at the key base in a military chopper, and is scheduled to spend a few hours here, with a number of engagements lined up.
The Navy is expanding the crucial naval base as part of Project ‘Seabird’.
“Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will flag off #INSSunayna as the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR with 44 personnel from 9 navies embarked onboard, from #Karwar today,” the Office of Raksha Mantri earlier posted on X on Saturday.
It also shared a video in the post depicting the training phases, held both on land and at sea under this mission. “IOS SAGAR will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Indian Ocean Region, reaffirming India’s commitment to build stronger ties with its maritime neighbours and working towards a safer, more inclusive and secure maritime environment in the Indian Ocean Region. @indiannavy,” the Raksha Mantri Office said in the post on X.
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) is an initiative towards continued cooperation with IOR nations in pursuance of India’s vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions (MAHASAGAR).
Rajnath Inaugurates naval projects
