Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers in New Delhi on July 30, 2026 for completing the first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition named 'Samudra Pradakshina'. The expedition involved women officers from the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force — sailing together around the globe. India's first all-women naval circumnavigation was completed by INSV Tarini (2017-18) with six Navy women officers. Samudra Pradakshina is a landmark in inter-service cooperation and women's empowerment in Indian armed forces. 'Samudra Pradakshina' in Sanskrit means circumnavigation of the ocean.
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Rajnath Singh Felicitates Nine Women Officers for Historic 'Samudra Pradakshina' — India's First Tri-Service All-Women Circumnavigation
Key Points
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers in New Delhi on July 30, 2026 for completing the first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition named 'Samudra Pradakshina'
- The expedition involved women officers from the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force — sailing together around the globe
- India's first all-women naval circumnavigation was completed by INSV Tarini (2017-18) with six Navy women officers
- Samudra Pradakshina is a landmark in inter-service cooperation and women's empowerment in Indian armed forces
- 'Samudra Pradakshina' in Sanskrit means circumnavigation of the ocean
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• Samudra Pradakshina: first Tri-service (Navy+Army+Air Force) all-women circumnavigation; 9 officers • Rajnath Singh felicitated: July 30, 2026; New Delhi • India's first all-women naval circumnavigation: INSV Tarini (2017-18); 6 Navy women officers • Samudra Pradakshina (Sanskrit) = circumnavigation of the ocean
