The first tri-dimensional expedition ‘Maha-Navy Connect 2020’ was launched by Indian Navy in Mumbai. It aims to promote the heritage of Indian Navy and to spread awareness about Coastal Security amongst the coastal communities in Maharashtra.

Key Points:

i.It was flagged of by Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P.

ii.The expedition continues till January 11, 2020.

iii.The tri-dimensional expedition consists of yachting, running and cycling teams of 50 naval personnel.

iv.This expedition will cover more than 555kms from the Maharashtra’s northernmost fort Arnala to its southernmost Sindhudurg fort. On their way the teams will touch Kanhoji Angre (Khanderi), Revdanda, Korlai, Murud-Janjira, Raigad, Suvarnadurg, Jaigad, Ratnadurg, Purnagad, Vijaydurg and Devgad forts.

About Maharashtra:

Chief Minister- Uddhav Thackeray

Governor- Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Capital City- Mumbai

State Animal- Indian giant squirrel

State Bird- Yellow-footed green pigeon

State Tree- Mangifera indica

State Flower- Pride of India

About Indian Navy:

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)- Admiral Karambir Singh.

Founded- 5 September 1612

Headquarters- New Delhi