ENC chief inaugurates MILAN Village ahead of International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam
The Hindu
ENC chief inaugurates MILAN Village in Visakhapatnam, a cultural hub for the upcoming International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN 2026.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the MILAN Village in the presence of naval personnel and their families in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
An Indian Navy fighter jet manoeuvres over the Bay of Bengal during a rehearsal at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. | Photo Credit: V RAJU
Set up at the ENC Sailors’ Institute, the village will serve as the social and cultural hub for Exercise MILAN 2026 and the International Fleet Review. It features stalls from various Indian States and participating foreign navies, displaying traditional handicrafts, artwork and cultural exhibits. Vice Admiral Bhalla said the initiative reflects the spirit of friendship and cooperation among maritime nations.
Naval tankers manoeuvring during the IFR 2026 rehearsals off RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. | Photo Credit: V RAJU
Meanwhile, RK Beach Road will turn into a global stage on February 19 evening for the International City Parade, a key attraction of the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN 2026. More than 70 countries are expected to take part in the event, showcasing maritime strength and cultural diversity.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will attend as chief guest. The programme will be hosted by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla.
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