Welcome aboard: Indian Navy mesmerises Prez with operational prowess on INS Vikrant

A ceremonial guard of honour was presented by 150 navy personnel on her arrival

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GOA: In a significant display of India's maritime strength, President Droupadi Murmu observed an extensive operational demonstration by the Indian Navy onboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Thursday.

The visit, marking her first onboard experience with the navy at sea, underscored her role as the supreme commander of the armed forces and highlighted India's advanced naval capabilities and indigenous defence prowess.

The President's engagement began upon her arrival at INS Hansa, the Naval Air Station in Goa, where she was received by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Vice-Admiral Sanjay J Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Her arrival was marked by a ceremonial guard of honour presented by 150 navy personnel, a traditional gesture of respect for the head of state.