INDIAN NAVY’S MOTOR CAR RALLY ON EAST COAST FLAGGED OFF
FROM KOLKATA
Indian Navy’s Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was flagged
off by Naval Officer-in-Charge (West Bengal), from INS Netaji, Kolkata on 03
Mar 25. This Motor Car Rally, aimed at enhancing maritime awareness and
engaging with youth and civil society, will travel from Kolkata to Chennai,
continue to Kanyakumari, and return to Chennai on 21 Mar 25. The initiative
also seeks to spread awareness about career opportunities in the Indian Navy,
including the Agnipath Scheme. The rally will feature visits to various schools
and colleges, inspiring young men and women to join the Navy. It will also
promote the Government of India’s women empowerment initiative – Naari
Shakti. The rally team will also engage with Naval Veterans and Veer Naaris
by updating them on the latest policy initiatives by the Government of India and
the Indian Navy for their welfare.
A total of 56 Indian Naval personnel, including Officers, Sailors, and
family members, are participating in this expedition, covering an approximate
distance of 3,800 km. The rally will traverse through the coastal states of West
Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, engaging with local
communities en route.
The event, supported by M/s Hyundai Ltd, will also explore India’s rich
maritime heritage, visiting historical naval sites and key locations along the
ancient maritime trade routes
