Hon’ble Governor of Telangana visits Advanced Stealth Frigate and Kalvari Class Submarine – Commends Indigenous Naval Capabilities and State of Operational Readiness of Eastern Naval Command
Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, visited INS Himgiri, the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate of the Eastern Fleet and a Kalvari Class Submarine at Visakhapatnam on January 3, 2026.
The visit served to highlight the growing synergy between State Govt leadership and the nation’s maritime defence forces, while showcasing the pinnacle of Indian naval engineering.
During his time onboard the frontline platforms, the 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 the full spectrum of modern maritime warfare.
The Governor was apprised of the extensive use of indigenous technologies in the Indian Navy, a milestone that reflects India’s maturing prowess in design and production of war platforms. This focus on “Aatmanirbharta” underscores the 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 the Eastern Naval Command and the 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.
