New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday reviewed the operational readiness of the only Tri-service theatre command based in Andaman and Nicobar at Campbell Bay.
She was on a 2-day visit to the command, starting Sunday.
The minister witnessed all four components working jointly in unison during an amphibious demonstration. The exercise, conducted near Campbell Bay included 10 ships, 6 aircrafts and 700 troops of the Command, the defence ministry said.
The Marine Commandos (MARCOs) unit of Indian Navy and specialist platoon (GHATAK) of Indian Army displayed their operational capabilities by carrying out helocasting and beach assault.
While returning from Campbell Bay the minister visited the southernmost part of India, Indira Point.
After arrival at Port Blair, Ms Sitharaman was given a demonstration on jungle survival skills at Military Station in Birchgunj.
Later, she inaugurated the phase II of Married Accommodation Project (MAP) that includes 868 dwelling units for the troops of Andaman Nicobar Command.
During her earlier visit in October 2017, the minister had celebrated Diwali.
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