Minister of State for Defence visits INS Rajali to review operational preparedness of station

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 20 (ANI): Minister of State, Ministry of Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday visited the Indian Naval Air Station, Rajali located near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu and reviewed the operational preparedness of the station.
"Minister of State, Ministry of Defence Sanjay Seth visited Indian Naval Air Station, Rajali located near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu on June 20, 2024, and reviewed the operational preparedness of the station," as per a press release from the Ministry of Defence.
During the visit, he was briefed on the ongoing and future maritime operations and infrastructure development of the station. He also interacted with the men and women of the station and appreciated their contribution towards ensuring maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
"INS Rajali was commissioned on March 11, 1992. It was named as 'Rajali', named after an aggressive bird of the Hawk family, predominant in the Tamil Nadu coastal belt. The air station is spread over 2,200 acres and is located 80 kms west from Chennai," the release stated.
Today, INS Rajali is the most modern and largest Naval Air Station, with a garrison strength of 4,700 personnel which functions under the Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. It contributes towards two very distinct tasks -Operations and Training.
Sanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence on June 11, 2024.
After assuming charges of Minister of State for Defence "Sanjay Seth said he looked forward to serving under the guidance of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, with whom he had earlier worked in various capacities. Sanjay Seth said he would strive towards fulfillment of several initiatives of the Ministry of Defence that are aimed at strengthening the Nation's security. Prior to assuming charge," as per a press release from the Ministry of Defence.
Sanjay Seth is a second-time Member of Parliament from Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. He was elected from the same constituency in 2019, and was a member of the Standing Committee on Information Technology.
As per the release, "Sanjay Seth was also a member of Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes. He was Chairman, Jharkhand State Khadi and Village Industries Board from 2016-2019." (ANI)