- Telangana Governor visits advanced stealth frigate in Visakhapatnam
- Telangana Governor reviews indigenous naval capabilities
Hyderabad: The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, visited frontline naval platforms of the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on January 3, 2026. During the visit, he went onboard Indian Naval Ship Himgiri, an indigenously built advanced stealth frigate of the Eastern Fleet, and a Kalvari Class Submarine. The visit highlighted the close engagement between State leadership and the nation’s maritime defence forces.
According to the official input, the visit focused on showcasing the pinnacle of Indian naval engineering. The Governor spent time onboard the advanced stealth frigate and the submarine. During this interaction, naval officials briefed him on the platforms’ operational roles. They explained the sophisticated multi mission capabilities of INS Himgiri. They also detailed its cutting edge stealth design and integrated advanced combat systems. These systems help conduct effective maritime surveillance and maintain a strong operational presence.
Meanwhile, officials also apprised the Governor of the extensive use of indigenous technologies across the Indian Navy. They described this as a major milestone. It reflects India’s growing capability in the design and production of modern war platforms. Therefore, the briefing underlined the Navy’s emphasis on self reliance. The focus on “Aatmanirbharta” was highlighted as a core part of building a future ready force through domestic innovation and industrial partnerships.
Later, the Governor interacted with personnel associated with the Eastern Fleet and the Eastern Naval Command. He observed the state of operational readiness of the platforms. The visit also served to underline the synergy between the State Government leadership and the maritime defence forces. Officials noted that such interactions strengthen mutual understanding and institutional cooperation.
Concluding the visit, the Governor expressed deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by the Eastern Naval Command and the Eastern Fleet. He lauded their unwavering dedication to maintaining persistent maritime surveillance. He also praised their success in safeguarding the nation’s strategic interests in the vital Indo Pacific region. The visit concluded with acknowledgements of the professionalism and commitment demonstrated by naval personnel during the interaction.
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