Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, visited INS Himgiri the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate of Eastern Fleet and a Kalvari Class Submarine at Visakhapatnam on 03 January 2026.
The visit served to highlight growing synergy between State Govt leadership and nation's maritime defence forces, while showcasing pinnacle of Indian naval engineering. During his time onboard the frontline platforms, Hon’ble Governor was briefed on the unit’s sophisticated multi-mission capabilities, cutting-edge stealth design and its integrated advanced combat systems to conduct effective maritime surveillance and maintain a dominant presence across full spectrum of modern maritime warfare.
The Governor was apprised of extensive use of indigenous technologies in Indian Navy, a milestone that reflects India’s maturing prowess in design and production of war platforms. This focus on Aatmanirbharta underscores Indian Navy's commitment to building a future-ready force through domestic innovation and industrial partnership. Concluding the visit, the Hon’ble Governor expressed his deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by Eastern Naval Command and Eastern Fleet. He lauded their unwavering dedication to maintaining persistent maritime surveillance and their success in safeguarding the nation’s strategic interests within the vital Indo Pacific region.
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