Port
Blair, Jan 16: The Defence Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visited Campbell
Bay on Jan 14, 2019 and reviewed the operational readiness of the Command. She
witnessed all four components working jointly in unison during an amphibious
demonstration. The exercise, conducted near Campbell Bay included 10 ships, 6
aircrafts and 700 troops of the Command. The Marine Commando (MARCO) unit of
Indian Navy and specialist platoon (GHATAK) of Indian Army displayed their
operational capabilities by carrying out helocasting, and beach assault.
The
minister also visited the southernmost part of India, Indira Point. Later, on her arrival at Port Blair, the Defence
Minister was given a demonstration on jungle survival skills at Military
Station, Birchgunj. Thereafter, she inaugurated the phase II of Married
Accommodation Project (MAP) that includes 868 dwelling units for the troops of
Andaman Nicobar Command. Interacting with the troops at Port Blair, the
Minister wished them a very happy Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
Smt
Nirmala Sitharaman is on a two day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC).
On arrival at INS Utkrosh, Port Blair yesterday, she was received by Vice
Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander in Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command
(CINCAN). Later at the ANC Head-Quarters, the minister was given a
comprehensive briefing and update on thrust areas and achievements of the
Command.
During
her earlier visit in Oct 2017, the Hon'ble minister had celebrated Diwali with
the troops. (PIB)
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