Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday landed at the Dabolim Airport in Goa where he will go onboard INS Vikramaditya.
Modi was welcomed by a host of dignitaries including Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, state party president Vinay Tendulkar, a host of senior cabinet ministers and officials.
He was also greeted with a ceremonial guard of honour by Indian Navy personnel.
From the airport, Modi will a naval chopper ride to the INS Vikramaditya, India's biggest naval vessel, off Goa where he will witness a host of demonstrations onboard the aircraft carrier.
Later in the day Modi will attend three functions in Panaji, which includes kicking off the construction process of a new bridge, addressing a party workers meeting and interacting with a group of select invitees at a five star resort.
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