Navy chief highlights need for grooming Agniveers for combat worthiness

HYDERABAD: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar apprised Naval officers about the transformational changes envisioned in the Navy and priority focus areas in realising a combat-ready, credible, cohesive and future-proof sea force.

The Navy chief highlighted the need for grooming Agniveers for combat worthiness and gender neutrality, considering that the Navy had pioneered induction of women in the officer cadre at the NDA and personnel below the officer rank category in all branches amongst the three services.

Admiral Hari Kumar was interacting with officers of the 17 naval units in the twin cities during his two-day visit here. He also met with veteran personnel of the Indian Navy.

The Navy chief lauded the concerted efforts of all Naval units in the station towards fast-tracking the Atmanirbhar mission of the government, in their respective domains.

He was accompanied by Kala Harikumar, president Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), during the visit. She interacted with Veernaris and dedicated a newly commissioned community centre for promoting wellness and welfare amongst the naval families of the station.