KARNATAKA
President Takes Submarine Sortie in Karnataka
- 29 Dec 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
President Droupadi Murmu undertook a historic submarine sortie onboard the Indian Navy’s indigenous submarine INS Vaghsheer at the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
Key Points
- Second President: She became the second Indian President to undertake such a submarine sortie (first was Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 2006).
- Indigenous Submarine: INS Vaghsheer is part of the Project‑75 Scorpene programme and is one of the Indian Navy’s indigenously built diesel‑electric submarines.
- Accompanied by Naval Chief: The President was accompanied by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
- Maritime Security Focus: The sortie reflects India’s emphasis on maritime defence preparedness and the importance of submarines in securing the Indian Ocean Region.
