Ships Open to Visitors to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Karwar

Ships Open to Visitors to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Karwar

As part of activities to commemorate 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, IN Ships Vikramaditya and Suvarna were open for visit by public on the 20 July 2019 at Karwar. The event drew enormous response with people from neighbouring towns of Hubbali and Goa coming in large numbers to see the ships. A large number of schools and colleges availed the opportunity with nearly 7,000 visitors making it to the Naval Base despite regular downpour. The visitors were welcomed on board and briefed on Kargil War and role that the Indian Navy played in the war. The visitors were also taken around the ship highlighting the role and equipment fit.