Indian Navy is undertaking a Motorcycle Expedition to North-eastern States from 14 – 30 October 2024, to enhance maritime the awareness in these states and to engage with youth and civil society.
The Navy has previously made similar successful efforts in the Northeast in 2022 and in Leh and Ladakh in 2023. The main objectives of the current initiative in the three North Eastern States – Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, include showcasing Indian Navy, conducting Awareness drives at Schools/ Colleges about the career opportunities in Indian Navy including the Agnipath Scheme. This drive also upholds Nari Shakti, by including Women Officers and spouses, and seeks interaction with Naval Veterans and Veer Naris in the region.
A total of 40 Indian Naval personnel, including Officers, Sailors, and family members are participating in the 15-day expedition that would cover an approx. distance of 2500 kms passing through various cities in the States of Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
