Parrikar in Port Blair

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today visited the headquarters Andaman & Nicobar Command in Port Blair where he was given a detailed briefing on the security environment and strategic importance of the islands.
On arrival at INS Utkrosh, he was received by Vice Admiral Pradeep K Chatterjee, Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command and was presented a tri-services guard of honour.
He was briefed on the security environment and strategic importance of the islands, a statement by the Navy said.
Later, he visited Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) and Floating Dock Navy 1.
Thereafter, he visited the Cellular Jail and witnessed Light and Sound Show at Ross Island.

The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is the first integrated theatre command in India.
India has taken a decision to revive Japanese war bunkers, constructed during Japanese occupation of the Andaman and Nicobar islands during the World War II, to bolster security.