The Prime Minister today dedicated INS Vikramaditya, country's largest warship to the nation. Addressing officers and sailors of the Navy on board INS Vikramaditya, Mr Narendra Modi said, strengthening security across the country is government's top priority.

He said the induction of the largest warship would play a pivotal role in this regard. Saying that INS Vikramaditya will add to the strategic force of the nation, the Prime Minister moots to create a Naval NCC across the coastline of the country. Mr Modi said that his government will build a national level war memorial and one rank one pension will be implemented soon.

Terming the induction of the warship as an important day for the country, Mr Modi stressed the need to give immense importance to latest technology saying it will help the nation. Mr Modi also pitched for indigenously developed defence equipments.

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and Navy Chief R K Dhowan accompanied the Prime Minister. Mr Modi was given a ceremonial guard of honour on his arrival at the warship.

Mr Modi witnessed air power demonstration by Naval Aircraft, including MiG 29K, Sea Harriers and Sea King helicopters. He watched high-speed manoeuvres by the western fleet ships, including aircraft carrier INS Viraat, Delhi-class destroyers and Talwar-class frigates.

In afternoon, Prime Minister will address BJP workers meeting at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium at Bambolim. Later in the evening, he will commission work on the third Mandovi Bridge at a function to be held at Kala Acadamy here.

An interactive session has been scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which selected invitees will take part.