Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 'Chola' Building at Naval War College, Goa
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Inauguration Date | March 5, 2024 |
| Event | Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Administrative & Training building at the Naval War College (NWC), Goa. |
| Building Name | 'Chola' - Named to honor the maritime empire of the Chola dynasty of ancient India. |
| Significance | Marks a milestone in the history of NWC, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in military education and maritime thought. |
| Key Speech by Raksha Mantri | - Described Chola Bhawan as a symbol of the Navy's aspirations and India's maritime legacy. - Highlighted the shift in threat perception under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's leadership. |
| Maritime Focus | Emphasized re-balancing military resources to address maritime challenges, especially in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). India is the first responder and preferred security partner in the IOR. |
| Maritime Order | Stressed the importance of strengthening the rules-based maritime order in the IOR, ensuring autonomy and sovereignty for neighboring countries, and preventing dominance by any single entity. |
| Indo-Pacific Role | Underlined the Indian Navy's growing role in fostering peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, aligned with Prime Minister's SAGAR vision. |
| Infrastructure Developments | Inaugurated two major piers at Naval Base, Karwar, as part of Phase IIA of Project Seabird, enhancing strategic presence on the western coast. |
| Chief of Naval Staff's Remarks | Admiral R Hari Kumar highlighted the evolving maritime security challenges and emphasized the importance of higher military education. Expressed confidence in the new facility as a symbol of India's resurgence as a maritime power. |