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PANJIM: Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition will contribute towards progressing national scientific research in collaboration with National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) for study on marine microplastics and ferrous content across the seas.
“I am pleased to note that Navika Sagar Parikrama will contribute towards progressing national scientific research in collaboration with NIO for study on marine microplastics and ferrous content across the seas; Wildlife Institute of India for exploration on MegaFaunas or large sea mammals; Sagar Defence for their drones that promise us spectacular visuals of the voyage; and Defence Food Research Laboratory towards providing customised precooked Indian meals so that our valiant warriors always feel at home,” Adm Tripathi said.
Speaking at the flagging off ceremony of the expedition, the Navy chief lauded the Navy women officers - Lieutenant Commander (Lt Cdr) Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, who will be circumnavigating the globe on the sailing boat INSV Tarini.
“Dilna and Roopa, you are the flag bearers of this resurgent India. You are embarking on a national mission, and not just a naval endeavour. Your story will be an inspiration to every Indian woman to break barriers and redefine ‘Nari Shakti.’ You will prove to the world that the possibilities in life are in fact infinite, like the oceans itself, limited only by the bounds of our own imagination and determination,” the navy chief said.
“‘Tarini’ the boat on which you are going to set sail means the ‘Divine Saviour’…and may she protect you as you challenge the capricious oceans, guided by the Indian Navy’s core values of Duty Honour Courage. As ambassadors of India and the Indian Navy…go forth and make us proud,” he said.
He motivated the two young officers by saying, “Remember, when the going gets tough, the tough get going, and that tough times don’t last, but tough teams do. My compliments and gratitude to the mentors, trainers and all those who are working behind the scenes to make this prestigious national endeavour, a grand success,” Adm Tripathi said.