Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the flag-in ceremony of INSV Tarini at Mormugao Port, Goa, celebrating the successful completion of an eight-month global circumnavigation by two Indian Navy women officers.

This achievement highlights India’s maritime strength and the growing role of women in the armed forces.

Key Highlights:

• Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K completed a pioneering eight-month circumnavigation aboard INSV Tarini, covering 25,400 nautical miles across four continents, three oceans, and three Great Capes.
• The journey, undertaken in double-handed mode, retraced the route of the first Navika Sagar Parikrama, with port calls in Fremantle (Australia), Lyttelton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Falkland Islands), and Cape Town (South Africa).
• Rajnath Singh praised the officers for showcasing India’s maritime prowess and for their role in empowering women in the armed forces.
• The expedition symbolized India’s maritime aspirations under the motto “Courageous Hearts, Boundless Seas,” emphasizing the Indian Navy’s dedication to excellence and women’s empowerment.

Following the ceremony, Rajnath Singh planned to visit INS Vikrant, recognizing its crucial role in Operation Sindoor and highlighting the Navy’s operational capabilities.