President Murmu Makes History in INS Vaghsheer Submarine

• President Droupadi Murmu became the first woman President to travel in a submarine, embarking on INS Vaghsheer at Karwar Naval Base.
• This marks only the second time in India's history a President has undertaken a submarine journey, following APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
• She traveled in the indigenously built Kalvari class submarine, INS Vaghsheer, observing its performance and crew services.
• Accompanied by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, her visit inspired naval personnel and highlighted India's defense capabilities.
• The visit to the strategically important Western Seaboard and Karwar Naval Base underscored the crucial role of submarines in national defense.

Why It Matters: President Murmu's historic submarine journey highlights indigenous defense and inspires naval forces.