Foundation Stone for a Missile Park “AGNEEPRASTHA” was laid at INS Kalinga by Cmde Rajesh Debnath, Commanding Officer, in the presence of Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, FOC-in-C (East) on 28 May 20.<\/p>\n
The Missile Park \u2018AGNEEPRASTHA\u2019 once completed will be dedicated to all the Officers, Sailors and Support Staff of INS Kalinga, who have served in this premier op-support Base of the ENC since its establishment in 1981. The Park also commemorates the award of the prestigious Unit Citation to INS Kalinga for the year 2018-19.<\/p>\n
\u2018AGNEEPRASTHA\u2019 aims to capture glimpses of Missile History of INS Kalinga since 1981 till date.\u00a0 The Missile Park has been set up with a replica of missiles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) that showcase the evolution of missiles handled by the unit.<\/p>\n
The exhibits have been created from scrap \/ obsolete inventory which have been reconditioned in-house. The main attraction is P-70 ‘Ametist’, an underwater launched anti-ship missile from the arsenal of the old ‘Chakra’ (Charlie-1 submarine) which was in service with IN during 1988-91.<\/p>\n
\u2018AGNEEPRASTHA\u2019 will also provide a one-stop arena for motivation and stimulation of inquisitive minds regarding the missiles and related technologies, from school children to Naval personnel and their families.<\/p>\n
It is also intended to encourage a feeling of ownership and pride in the role of the Unit, and highlight the necessity of contribution of all personnel irrespective of rank\/trade towards the overarching objective of ordnance availability, reliability and delivery on target, each and every time.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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