Indian Navy will continue to ensure maritime security of nation: Prez

PRESIDENT MURMU SAYS WHILE GRACING THE NAVY DAY CELEBRATION

PURI: Invoking the blessings of the 'God of the Ocean' (Varuna) for all-round development of the country, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said she was confident that the Indian Navy will continue to ensure maritime security of the country.

Murmu, the supreme commander of the country's defence forces, said this while gracing the Navy Day celebration at the Blu Flag Beach in Odisha's Puri.

"I am confident that the Indian Navy will continue to ensure maritime security, essential for Viksit Bharat by 2047," the President said.

Murmu said with 63 ships being built in India, the Navy's focus to be an 'Atmanirbhar' force by 2047 provides inspiration to all of us to pursue innovation in 'Mission Mode'.