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In his first outing after taking charge as Prime Minister, he addressed the naval personnel onboard the ship off the Goa coast, calling the addition of the warship to the force as a "historic" step.
PM Narendra Modi being received by Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R.K. Dhowan on his arrival at INS Hansa airbase at Dabolim in Goa. (Source: PTI)
"It is an important day for our nation. It is a golden day in Indian Navy's history. For me, it is a matter of pride and happiness that INS Vikramaditya is joining the Navy. It is a historic step," he said. PM being welcome by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parriker on his arrival at INS Hansa airbase at Dabolim in Goa. (Source: PTI)
Stressing on the need for self-reliance in defence equipment manufacturing, he said, "We need to give immense importance to latest technology. This will help the nation. Why should we import defence equipment? We must be self sufficient. Why can't we send our defence equipment to other nations."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the Guard of Honour at INS Hansa airbase at Dabolim in Goa. (Source: PTI)
The Prime Minister also promised to set up a War Memorial for those who sacrificed their lives for the country. PM being welcome by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parriker on his arrival at INS Hansa airbase at Dabolim in Goa. (Source: PTI)The Prime Minister also promised to set up a War Memorial for those who sacrificed their lives for the country. PM being welcome by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parriker on his arrival at INS Hansa airbase at Dabolim in Goa. (Source: PTI)
PM said this government has come with a determination and was committed to implement the "One Rank, One pension" scheme for defence personnel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the Guard of Honour at INS Hansa airbase at Dabolim. (Source: PTI)
Arriving on board the warship in a Sea King chopper, the Prime Minister was given the ceremonial guard of honour by the Navy and was briefed about the warship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at INS Hansa, near Dabolim, in Goa. (Source: PTI)
PM Narendra Modi sitting in the cockpit of a MiG 29 K fighter. (Source: Manu Pubby)
PM Modi spent four hours on the ship. (Source: Manu Pubby)
Flights roar past PM Modi. (Source: Modi)
A MIG 29 aircraft takes off from INS Vikramaditya. (Source: Manu Pubby)
Standing about 20 storeys tall from the keel to the highest point, the ship has a total of 22 decks and carries 1,600 personnel. (Source: Manu Pubby)
Onboard medical facilities of INS Vikramaditya. (Source: Manu Pubby)
With her complete stock of provisions, INS Vikramaditya is capable of sustaining herself at sea for about 45 days. (Source: Manu Pubby)
