INS Jatayu

INS Jatayu is the second Naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti.

INS Jatayu

About INS Jatayu

  • It is the second Naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti.
  • With the commissioning of INS Jatayu, the Indian Navy will strengthen its foothold in the Lakshadweep islands and along with extending operational surveillance, reach and sustenance.
  • It will usher in a new era of capacity building and comprehensive development of the island territories.
  • The event marks an important milestone in the Navy’s resolve to incrementally augment security infrastructure at the strategically important Lakshadweep Islands.

Key facts about Minicoy Island

  • It is the southernmost island of Lakshadweep which straddles the vital Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs).
  • Naval Detachment Minicoy was set up in early 1980s under the operational command of Naval Officer-in-Charge (Lakshadweep).
  • Significance of the naval detachment
    • Basing of an independent Naval unit with requisite infrastructure and resources will enhance the overall operational capability of the Indian Navy in the islands.
    • The base will enhance operational reach and facilitate Indian Navy’s operational effort towards Anti-Piracy and Anti-Narcotics Operations in Western Arabian Sea. It will also augment Indian Navy’s capability as the first responder in the region and augment connectivity with the mainland.

Q1) What is INS Dweeprakshak?

It is the Naval Base of Indian Navy was commissioned at Kavaratti in the Lakshadweep archipelago. It has incrementally augmented the security infrastructure at the strategically important Lakshadweep Islands.

Source: INDIAN NAVY TO ENHANCE ITS OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY WITH COMMISSIONING OF INS JATAYU AT MINICOY ISLAND (LAKSHADWEEP)

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