In view of the ‘Bharat Parv’ initiative organised by the Union government for Republic Day celebrations, Eastern Naval Command (ENC) is conducting a string of events aimed at showcasing the ‘Silent Service’ and for raising awareness among citizens from January 20 to 31.
As part of the ‘Bharat Parv’, a health walk was organised at Naval Base on Saturday fron 6 a.m. The 10 km health walk flagged off by Vice Admiral MS Pawar, Chief of Staff, ENC, saw enthusiastic response from over 800 naval personnel, defence civilians and their families.
Other activities related to ‘Bharat Parv’ celebrations include schoolchildren’s visit to Eastern Fleet ship on Sunday. Schoolchildren accompanied by their staff may visit the ship where students would be given career counselling and provided information on various entry options for the youth to join the Indian Navy.
The students of the Navy Children School will also stage a street play ‘Sashakt Naari, Sukhi Parivar, Samrudh Desh’ meaning ‘Empowered women, happy family, prosperous nation’ at the Beach Road on Sunday at 6.30 a.m. ENC is also organising a public performance of Naval Band at VUDA Children Arena on January 23 at 6.30 p.m. Additionally, quiz and essay competitions are also being conducted in Naval Children Schools and Sainik Schools, Korukonda and Bhubaneshwar during the period.
