“We will be the forerunners of the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni and showcase the power of Indian tri-Services, “ said Squadron Leader Shraddha Raju, who will be part of the all-women sailing team to circumnavigate the globe on IASV Triveni, set for expedition on September 11.
Ms. Raju has 11 years of experience as a technical officer, who worked on Sukhoi-30 aircraft. In a first for the Indian Armed Forces, 10 women officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force are set for a sailing expedition to circumnavigate the globe on Triveni, covering 21,600 nautical miles.
According to the expedition leader, Lieutenant Colonel Anuja Varudkar, this is a milestone in India’s maritime journey and a shining example of Nari Shakti in uniform as the Indian Armed Forces are jointly leading a circumnavigation mission for the first time. With 21 years of experience in the Services, Lt. Col. Varudkar said, “The mission is basically the synergy between all three Services. We all bring distinct skill sets gained during our intense training to fulfil the mission.”
The team comprises five Army officers, one Naval officer and four Air Force officers, who went through training for the last two and a half years, including a training expedition to Seychelles, covering 10,000 nautical miles.
