<span style="color: #222222;">Foundation Stone for a Missile Park &quot; AGNEEPRASTHA&quot; was laid at INS Kalinga by Cmde Rajesh Debnath, &nbsp;Commanding Officer, in the presence of Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, FOC-in-C (East) on 28 May 20. &nbsp;<br />''<br />''The Missile Park &quot;AGNEEPRASTHA&quot; &nbsp;once completed will be dedicated to all the Officers, Sailors and Support Staff of INS Kalinga, who have served in this premier op-support Base of the ENC since its establishment in 1981. The Park also commemorates the award of the prestigious Unit Citation to INS Kalinga for the year 2018-19.<br />''<br />''&nbsp;'AGNEEPRASTHA ' aims to capture glimpses of Missile History of INS Kalinga since 1981 till date.&nbsp; The Missile Park has been set up with a replica of missiles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) that showcase the evolution of missiles handled by the unit. The exhibits have been created from scrap/obsolete inventory which have been reconditioned in-house. The main attraction is P-70 'Ametist', an underwater launched anti-ship missile from the arsenal of the old 'Chakra' (Charlie-1 submarine) which was in service with IN during 1988-91.<br />''<br />''&nbsp;'AGNEEPRASTHA' will also provide a one-stop arena for motivation and stimulation of inquisitive minds regarding the missiles and related technologies, from school children to Naval personnel and their families.&nbsp; It is also intended to encourage a feeling of ownership and pride in the role of the Unit, and highlight the necessity of contribution of all personnel irrespective of rank/trade towards the overarching objective of ordnance availability, reliability and delivery on target, each and every time.</span><br />
News On AIR | May 29, 2020 5:05 PM
Missile Park 'Agneeprastha' to be set up at INS Kalinga