Hyderabad: Telangana Guv Jishnu Dev Varma visited frontline platforms of the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on Saturday. During the visit, he toured the advanced stealth frigate INS Himgiri and a Kalvari-class submarine.
The visit underlined the growing coordination between state leadership and the nation’s maritime forces. At the same time, it highlighted India’s steady progress in indigenous naval engineering. Notably, both platforms operate as part of the Eastern Fleet under the Eastern Naval Command.
While interacting with naval personnel onboard, the Governor received detailed briefings on the ships’ multi-mission roles. Officers explained their stealth design and modern combat systems. Moreover, they outlined how these platforms strengthen maritime surveillance and ensure dominance in modern naval operations.
In addition, naval officials briefed the Governor on the extensive use of indigenous technology across Indian Navy platforms. They said this progress reflects India’s growing ability to design and build complex warships and submarines. Importantly, this aligns with the national focus on Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing.
Telangana Governor visits Eastern Fleet platforms
Concluding the visit, the Governor praised the Eastern Naval Command for its role in maintaining constant maritime vigilance. He also commended naval personnel for protecting India’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Furthermore, he lauded their commitment to high operational readiness.
Meanwhile, naval officials said such visits help strengthen ties between civilian leadership and the armed forces. They added that these interactions also reflect confidence in India’s expanding maritime strength.
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