Rajnath Singh hails Indian Navy for effectively carrying out Mission Based deployment

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that  Indian Navy has effectively carried out Mission-Based deployment to protect maritime interests by deploying naval ships and aircraft at major and sensitive locations. defence minister attended Naval Commanders' Conference today and said that "se deployments have helped increase Maritime Domain Awareness, provided rapid humanitarian aid and relief."

Taking to Twitter, Rajnath Singh hailed Indian Navy for ir role in protecting maritime interests of nation. He also exuded confidence in Navy's preparedness to meet any challenges through a proactive response in deploying its ships and aircraft.

Earlier on Thursday, defence minister launched Naval Invation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) through an online webinar.

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Rajnath Singh Approves NCC Expansion To 173 border & Coastal Districts

 Rajnath Singh has approved a major expansion scheme proposed by National Cadet Corps (NCC) to meet aspirations of youth in all border and coastal districts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has anunced proposals of scheme in his Independence Day address on August 15. 

As per scheme, a total of one lakh cadets from 173 border and coastal districts will be inducted in NCC. One-third of total Cadets would be girls. NCC will be introduced in more than 1000 schools and colleges identified in border and coastal districts of country.

As part of expansion plan, as many as 83 NCC units will be upgraded, consisting of 53 Army units, 20 Navy and 10 Air Force, to train cadets in border and coastal areas. 

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