The advanced stealth frigate ‘INS Taragiri’, which gave new heights to India’s maritime power, joined the Indian Navy today. On this special occasion, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and many senior officers of the Navy were present. This commissioning is being considered a big symbol of India’s growing maritime power.

Visakhapatnam becomes historical witness

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the city of Visakhapatnam in itself has been a witness to India’s maritime power, hence the commissioning of INS Taragiri from here is a very important moment in itself. He said that India has always had a special and deep connection with the sea, which has become stronger with time. From our cultural heritage to today’s strategic needs, the sea has always shaped India’s direction.

Important role of sea power in developed India of 2047

Rajnath Singh said that when the Prime Minister talks about a developed India by 2047, the role of sea power becomes very important in it. He told that India’s maritime border is more than 11,000 kilometers and the country is surrounded by sea from three sides. In such a situation, India’s development cannot be thought of separately from the sea. He also said that about 95% of the country’s trade takes place through sea routes and energy security also depends on the sea to a great extent.

Strong navy is no longer an option, it is a necessity

The Defense Minister clearly said that in this situation, a strong and capable Navy is not an option for India, but an essential requirement. He also added that today we are living in the digital age and the Indian Navy is continuously strengthening our security. Rajnath Singh said that today the state-of-the-art warship ‘Taragiri’ is being inducted into the Indian Navy. Describing it as a symbol of India’s growing maritime power, he congratulated the countrymen, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and the Indian Navy.