President Droupadi Murmu to attend Navy Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam on December 4 | India News

Visakhapatnam: Every yr India celebrates December 4 as Navy Day, to acknowledge the position of the Indian Navy and commemorate its achievements in ‘Operation Trident’ through the 1971 Indo-Pak War. This yr, as India ushers in the `Amrit Kaal` with the graduation of the celebrations of 75 years of her independence, the Indian Navy is all set to exhibit India`s fight prowess and functionality by means of an `Operational Demonstration` at Visakhapatnam. After assuming workplace in July this yr because the President of India, President Droupadi Murmu will attend the Navy Day celebrations program organised by Eastern Naval Command on December 4 in Visakhapatnam. This could be her first go to to the State. 

Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu would witness the occasion because the Guest of Honour. Several dignitaries from the Central and State Governments are anticipated to attend the occasion, which will likely be hosted by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. 

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This yr, for the primary time, Navy Day Celebrations are being carried out exterior the National Capital. Indian Naval ships, submarines, plane and Special Forces from Eastern, Western and Southern Naval Command would showcase the aptitude and flexibility of the Indian Navy. 

The occasion will culminate with a sundown ceremony and illumination by ships at anchorage. As a part of Navy day, ENC began a full gown remaining rehearsal on Friday night at Rama Krishna Beach for the December 4 Navy day program. INS Tarangini, INS Jalashwa, the most important amphibious transport dock and Fifteen warships together with submarines and Aircrafts participated close to Rama Krishna Beach sea shore in Visakhapatnam. 

The iconic fighter plane MIG-29K, which contains a part of the air belongings onboard the INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant plane carriers, are additionally scheduled to be a part of the air present on December 4. The P-8I Poseidon additionally made a low flypast, charming the viewers with its mammoth measurement. Various helicopters such because the dependable Chetaks, the indigenously-built ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) and the massive UH 3H. 

The naval personnel additionally rehearsed a search and rescue operation at sea with a UH 3H off the coast. The silhouetted picture of the warships, embellished with electrical lights and capturing off flares, simulating a war-like situation, made for a putting sight in the backdrop of the night sky. 

The Navy Day celebrations are geared toward fostering better outreach, renewing maritime consciousness amongst our residents and highlights the Navy`s contributions in direction of nationwide safety.

(With inputs from ANI)