Samudra Pradakshina

April 12, 2025

Current Context: India flagged off its first all-women tri-service sailing expedition – Samudra Pradakshina – from Mumbai, promoting Nari Shakti in the Armed Forces.

Key Highlights:

Expedition Name: Samudra Pradakshina
Vessel: IASV Triveni (Indian Army Sailing Vessel)
Flagged Off By: Gen. AK Ramesh, Commandant, College of Military Engineering (CME)
Location: Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC), Colaba, Mumbai
Crew: 12 women personnel from Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
Training: At Army Adventure Nodal Centre (AANC) for Blue Water Sailing, Marve, Mumbai
Route: Mumbai → Seychelles → Mumbai
Distance & Duration: 4,000 nautical miles in 55 days
Purpose: Promote women empowerment (Nari Shakti) in the Armed Forces