Ministry of Defence: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Advanced Maritime Facilities in Chennai and Puducherry
Date: August 18, 2024 Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry Event Summary: On August 18, 2024, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated a series of cutting-edge maritime facilities designed to strengthen India’s maritime security infrastructure and enhance emergency response capabilities. The inauguration ceremony took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where Shri Rajnath Singh officially opened the newly constructed Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) building. In a simultaneous virtual event, he also launched the Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre (RMPRC) located within the Chennai Port premises and the Coast Guard Air Enclave in Puducherry. These state-of-the-art establishments are integral to India's commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection, ensuring a robust and efficient response to emergencies and maritime threats. Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC): The newly inaugurated MRCC in Chennai represents ...
