Indian Navy to Commission INS Jatayu on Minicoy Island
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of INS Jatayu naval base on Minicoy Island. |
| Date | March 6, 2024. |
| Chief Guest | Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. |
| Location | Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep archipelago. |
| Strategic Significance | Located at the southernmost outpost of Lakshadweep, crucial along Sea Lines of Communications. |
| Future Plans | Potential expansion into a fully capable naval base, possibly accommodating aircraft carriers. |
| Historical Context | Naval Detachment Minicoy established in the early 1980s under Naval Officer-in-Charge (Lakshadweep). |
| Operational Mandate | Enhancing security infrastructure and maritime dominance in the Lakshadweep Islands. |
| Mission Focus | Anti-piracy and anti-narcotics operations in the Western Arabian Sea. |
| Complementary Base | INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti. |
| Strategic Alignment | Fortifying presence in Lakshadweep, comprehensive development of island territories. |