Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4 said the government was committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces. “Today, India is setting bigger targets for itself and is utilising its full potential to achieve those targets,” said the PM, speaking in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district on the Konkan coast, on the occasion of Navy Day.
The Prime Minister, who earlier unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji at Rajkot fort, said that the India of today was shaking off the “slave mentality” by moving forward, inspired by the ideals of the 17th century Maratha warrior king.
“The Sindhudurg Fort instils a feeling of pride in every citizen of India,” Mr. Modi said while lauding Shivaji’s foresight in recognising the importance of naval capabilities for any nation. He expressed happiness that the epaulettes donned by the Naval officers would now highlight the heritage and legacy of Shivaji, as the new epaulettes will be similar to the naval ensign.
