Updated On: 04 December, 2023 06:41 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra`s Sindhudurg district. Pics/BJP/X

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The Maratha empire founder`s seal inspired the new naval ensign that was adopted last year when PM Modi commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant
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PM Modi also witnessed the operational demonstration by Indian Navy on the occasion of Navy Day

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PM attended a programme marking the `Navy Day 2023` celebrations at Sindhudurg and witnessed the `Operational Demonstrations` by Indian Navy ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces from the Tarkarli beach
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Every year, on the occasion of Navy Day, there is a tradition of organising `operational demonstrations` by the Indian Navy`s ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces

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Prime Minister Modi on Monday said the government is committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces
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"Today, India is setting bigger targets for itself and is utilising its full potential to achieve those targets," PM Modi said

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PM Modi said that India is giving unprecedented support to port-led development. "Merchant shipping is also being encouraged. India is moving towards utilising the potential of its oceans
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