Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews operational preparedness at Andaman and Nicobar Command
Union Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational preparedness of Andaman and Nicobar Command and infrastructure development at operational areas during his visit to the Headquarters of the only operational joint services command of the country in Port Blair
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New Delhi, Jan 6: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (Jan 5), appreciated the role played by the Andaman and Nicobar Command in strengthening the national security and keeping the maritime domain secure.
Union Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational preparedness of Andaman and Nicobar Command and infrastructure development at operational areas during his visit to the Headquarters of the only operational joint services command of the country in Port Blair on Jan 05, 2023, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release.
Addressing the Armed Forces personnel at ‘Bada Khana’ in Port Blair. https://t.co/21iMWc5x5G
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 5, 2023
The Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Lieutenant General Ajai Singh briefed the Defence Minister about the geo-strategic potential of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the role they can play towards enhancing India's influence and support to military operations in the area. The CINCAN briefed about the achievements, future plans and challenges of A&N Command.
He highlighted the significant role played by A&N Command in carrying forward the Government's Act East Policy and in realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) by building 'Bridges of Friendship' with the country's maritime neighbours. The Union Minister also visited the ANC Joint Operations Centre (JOC) which is the nerve centre for integrated planning for surveillance, the conduct of operations and logistic support.