Defence Minister Reviews Naval and Coast Guard Operations in Tamil Nadu

Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, visited Indian Naval Air Station Rajali and the Indian Coast Guard station at Mandapam. He reviewed operational preparedness and interacted with personnel, praising their contributions to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.


PTI | Chennai | Updated: 20-06-2024 21:49 IST | Created: 20-06-2024 21:49 IST
Defence Minister Reviews Naval and Coast Guard Operations in Tamil Nadu
Sanjay Seth
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In a significant inspection, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited Indian Naval Air Station Rajali in Arakkonam to assess the station's operational readiness. An official release highlighted his briefing on ongoing and future maritime operations, and infrastructure enhancements.

Seth's visit also included an interaction with the station's personnel, where he lauded their efforts in maintaining maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region.

Following this, the Minister proceeded to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) station at Mandapam. He was briefed on the operational capabilities and recent significant missions of ICG assets in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Additionally, Seth participated in a sea sortie aboard an ICG Air Cushion Vessel (hovercraft), commending the high standards of preparedness of the Coast Guard personnel.

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