INS Sudarshini inducted into the Southern Naval Command; IAF contingent led by woman officer bags R-Day parade award
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  • According to reports, the second sail-training ship of the Indian Navy, INS Sudarshini was inducted into the Southern Naval Command by Vice-Admiral K N Sushil, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief. INS Sudarshin on January 27, 2012. Designed by British Naval architect Colin Mudie, the ship is a follow-on class of INS Tarangini which joined Southern Naval Command in 1997. Built at the Goa shipyard, it is commanded by Commander P K Boyiri Varma and has an overall length of 54 metre. The vessel can sail for up to 20 days with a crew of five officers, 31 sailors and 30 cadets. It will join the First Training Squadron based at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, a Navy release said. Sail-training ships are crucial for training of naval officers in seamanship, navigation, ship handling and braving the elements.

    INS Sudarshini is expected to undertake a historic ASEAN voyage in September this year. The voyage, which will cement the historic ties of India with ASEAN countries, will touch 18 ports in eight countries. 1

    In another development, according to reports, the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent that was led by a woman officer, Flight Lt. Sneha Shekhawat for the first time ever was adjudged the best marching team among the three armed forces, while the Border Security Force bagged the honour among the paramilitary forces. The Indian Air Force (IAF) transport pilot officer led the 144-airmen contingent at the 63rd Republic Day parade down Rajpath. This contingent was judged as the best by a defence ministry panel from among the army, navy and the air force teams. 2

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