The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar being received by the Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Commandant HQANC Vice Admiral, Pradeep K. Chatterjee, in Port Blair on November 12, 2015.
The Union Minister for Defence, Manohar Parrikar being received by the Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Commandant HQANC Vice Admiral, Pradeep K. Chatterjee, in Port Blair on November 12, 2015.

Port Blair. 12 November, 2015.  Indian  Minister of defence, Manohar Parrikar  visited Headquarters Andaman & Nicobar Command, today. Upon arrival at INS Utkrosh he was received by Vice Admiral Pradeep K Chatterjee  Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command and was presented an impressive Tri Services Guard of Honour.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar inspecting the Tri Services Guard of Honour, in HQ Andaman & Nicobar Command, Port Blair on November 12, 2015.
Manohar Parrikar inspecting the Tri Services Guard of Honour, in HQ Andaman & Nicobar Command, Port Blair on November 12, 2015.

During the visit he was briefed on the security environment and strategic importance of the Islands. Later accompanied by CINCAN, he visited Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) and Floating Dock Navy 1. Thereafter he visited Cellular Jail and witnessed Light & Sound Show at Ross Island.