President Droupadi Murmu today said the Indian Navy will continue to ensure maritime security to the country and support the nation to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing a huge gathering at the Navy Day celebration at the Blue Flag Beach at Puri in Odisha this evening, the President said, that India’s economy is full of promises and hopes as its fortune, glory and identity are defined by the seas. She hoped the Indian Navy would continue to protect India’s economic growth and our interest in expanding across the globe by maritime trade. President Murmu said India is a great maritime nation with its long coastline, island territory and developed maritime infrastructure. She said India has become a pioneer in oceanic transport, shipbuilding and the ability to harness the monsoon-building sea capacity.

    The Navy Day at Blue Flag Beach of Puri marked the anniversary of Operation Trident, a critical naval offensive during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. It displayed over 15 ships, submarines, and more than 40 aircraft, with support from Marine Commandos and personnel from the Indian Army. Aiming to highlight the Navy’s capabilities and its dedication in protecting India’s maritime interests, the event demonstrated aerial manoeuvres by MiG-29K and Hawk fighter jets, combat exercises by MARCOS, submarine operations, amphibious landings, and rocket firing from warships.