PANAJI
The trans-ocean inter-continental voyage by the crew of INSV Tarini is reaching its completion, marking an achievement in the field of ocean sailing.
A grand ‘Flag in’ ceremony will be held on May 23 at the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC), INS Mandovi, to honour the six-member crew, including two exceptional women officers.
The ceremony will be graced by Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, as the guest of honour and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant as the chief guest. Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Rani Rampal, ex-captain of the Indian women hockey team, will be in attendance.
INSV Tarini, after an arduous journey spanning 17,000 nautical miles over seven months, is finally returning home. The crew’s extraordinary courage, resilience, and unwavering spirit will be showcased during this momentous event.
Of particular note are the two women officers, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, who participated in the entire expedition, demonstrating the power of Nari Shakti (women empowerment).
