Vasco De Gama, May 29 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded the role of the women in Indian armed forces, while attending the flag in ceremony of Indian Navy Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, which was on out at the sea for nearly 8 months on the voyage 'Navika Sagar Parikrama II' for circumnavigating the globe, with a crew of two: Lieutenant Commander Roopa A Lieutenant Commander Dilna K.

INSC Tarini arrived on the coast of Goa earlier today, completing its expedition which was flagged off from the Naval Ocean Sailing Node, Goa on October 2, 2024.

The Defence Minister lauded the bravery of the Navy officers, saying that to travel 45 thousand kilometres while facing the ocean is a feat of its own.

"Around 25 thousand nautica...