Mission IOS SAGAR initiative "INS Sunayna" to be flagged off at Karwar Naval Base by Defence Minister
Mission IOS SAGAR initiative "INS Sunayna" to be flagged off at Karwar Naval Base by Defence Minister
Digital Desk: On Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated several infrastructure improvements at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
The Union minister arrived at the naval station around 1 p.m. when he was greeted by a guard of honor on the parade ground.
The Navy is expanding a critical naval facility as part of Project 'Seabird'
The defence minister arrived at the strategic base in a military helicopter and is expected to spend a few hours there, with a variety of interactions planned.
The office of Raksha Mantri earlier posted on X on Saturday, "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."
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.
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) April 5, 2025
IOS SAGAR will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Indian Ocean Region, reaffirming India's commitment to… pic.twitter.com/8V6tj0md4b
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) is an initiative to maintain cooperation with IOR nations in accordance with India's vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions (MAHASAGAR).
In March 2024, the Defence Minister inaugurated a number of infrastructural projects at this strategically positioned base, which are being created with India's long-term security interests in the Indian Ocean in mind.
It is to be mentioned that the first phase of Project Seabird, designed to accommodate ten ships, was completed in 2011. The infrastructure included a breakwater, pier, ship lift, dry berth, repair yard, logistics, storage, and accommodations. Phase IIA, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security, included berthing 32 ships, submarines, and 23 yardcraft.
