Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday visited the Indian Navy's indigenously designed stealth frigate, INS 'Shivalik' andSubmarine 'Sindhukirti' here.
On the second day of his two-day visit of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) here he was apprised on the operational readiness of the Command and other relevant aspects of maritime and coastal security in the Eastern Seaboard at the Command headquarters, a defence release said.
Addressing the naval personnel, he lauded the patriotic fervour of the sailors in the Indian Navy in maintaining constant vigil against maritime threats and safeguarding the nation's interests.
He also highlighted Navy's significant role in implementing India's 'Act East Policy.'