President Takes Submarine Sortie in Karnataka | 29 Dec 2025

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.