Bhubaneswar, 6 March (H.S.): The Indian Navy’s Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast, flagged off from INS Netaji Subhas, Kolkata, on March 3, reached Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, on Thursday, where Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati welcomed the team.

Covering approximately 3,800 km, the rally will travel from Kolkata to Chennai, continue to Kanyakumari, and return to Chennai by March 21. The initiative aims to enhance maritime awareness, engage with youth and civil society, and promote career opportunities in the Indian Navy, including the Agnipath Scheme.

As part of the journey, the rally team will visit schools and colleges to inspire young men and women to join the Indian Navy. It will also promote the Centre’s Naari Shakti initiative for women’s empowerment. Additionally, interactions with naval veterans and Veer Naris will be held to update them on the latest welfare policies of the government and the Navy.

During an interaction at Abhishek Hall, Raj Bhavan, Governor Dr. Kambhampati praised the expedition’s objective of raising awareness and encouraging youth to serve the nation through the Indian Navy. He also shared his fond memories of the Navy and acknowledged its commitment to excellence and national security.

Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, Lt. Cdr. Jubin John, a team member, highlighted that the rally will explore India’s rich maritime heritage by visiting historical naval sites and ancient trade route locations along the coast.

As the rally departed Raj Bhavan, the Governor bid farewell to the team, waving them off with his best wishes for their journey ahead.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda