New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Commemorating Nari Shakti and the vision of Viksit Bharat, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on September 11, 2025, virtually flagged off Samudra Pradakshina, the world's first-ever tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Describing the mission as a glowing symbol of women's empowerment, jointness of the Armed Forces, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and India's global vision, he called it a milestone in military diplomacy and maritime adventure.

Over the next nine months, ten women officers will sail onboard the indigenously built Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni. Following an easterly route, they will cover approximately 26,000 nautical miles, cross the Equator twice...