Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, AVSM, NM assumed command of Andaman & Nicobar Command (#ANC) as the 19th Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command (#CINCAN) on 01 Oct 2025. He laid a wreath at Bayonet Square and reviewed the Guard of Honour at #ANC, India’s only Joint Services

#ANC organised an extensive Community Health Outreach for islanders of Kamorta and Campbell Bay reaffirming commitment towards holistic island welfare. Special health camps at Community Health Centre (CHC) Nancowrie and Integrated Medical Station (IMS) Campbell Bay delivered

Naval Component of #ANC organised a spectacular musical showcase by #INSJarawaBand at Flag Point, Marina Park as part of #NavyWeek2025, filling Sri Vijaya Puram with stirring martial melodies and symphonies that captivated citizens, veterans and maritime enthusiasts. The

Reinforcing spirit of respect and camaraderie, Naval Component of Andaman & Nicobar Command hosted a special Veteran outreach event at #INSJarawa during #NavyWeek2025. Members of Veteran Sailors Forum and Veer Narees were welcomed for an interactive luncheon celebrating their

Indian Coast Guard Region (A&N) under the aegis of #ANC successfully conducted a Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise themed #CleanSeas off Sri Vijaya Puram demonstrating its robust capability to counter heavy oil spills. The exercise validated the full spectrum of response

Inspector General Neeraj Tiwari TM Commander Coast Guard Region (A&N) #ANC inaugurated newly built MI Room at Coast Guard Air Enclave (PBR) on 03 Dec 25, strengthening medical readiness and enhancing operational capability of Coast Guard aviation wing at Sri Vijaya Puram, a step

#ANC’s Naval Kindergarten #SriVijayapuram celebrated its Annual Sports Day at Command Indoor Sports Complex with an enthusiastic gathering of parents and guests. Mrs Saswati Hota, Vice President #DWWA #ANC, honoured the celebrations as Chief Guest. The theme “Seasons on Parade”

⚓ #SITMEX25 🇮🇳🇸🇬🇹🇭 successfully concluded on 29 Nov. During the sea phase of the exercise #ANC's ships and Dornier aircraft operated with #SingaporeNavy and #RoyalThaiNavy in high-intensity maritime missions in Andaman Sea honing interoperability and tactical synergy for

Indian Coast Guard Region (A&N) under #ANC conducted Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise #ReSAREX25 off Sri Vijaya Puram. A table-top exercise simulated a Mass Rescue Operation (#MRO) while the Sea phase demonstrated coordinated rescue efforts and Medical Triage for

⚓ Harbour Phase of #SITMEX25 🇮🇳🇸🇬🇹🇭 successfully concluded! Held from 24–25 Nov at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, the exercise witnessed participation by INS Karmuk of #ANC alongside RSS Dauntless #SingaporeNavy and HTMS Krabi #RoyalThaiNavy. Crews from all three navies engaged

🔥 Strengthening Firefighting Preparedness ✈️🚒 A team of 30 trainee firefighters from the Sub Officers Course, Andaman & Nicobar Fire & Emergency Services, visited #INSUtkrosh, #ANC for familiarisation on aircraft firefighting systems. They were briefed on critical firefighting

👧Workshop on Adolescent Health 👦 The Defence Wives Welfare Association #DWWA , #ANC, in collaboration with #INHSDhanvantari and the #SHO, SVP, conducted a health awareness workshop empowering 312 adolescents of Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, SVP. The session focused on developing

The biannual Coastal Security Exercise #SagarKavach was conducted by #CoastGuard Region (A&N) in coordination with #ANC along the Andaman & Nicobar coastline on 13–14 Nov 25. Surface and air assets of all coastal security stakeholders — #IndianCoastGuard, #IndianNavy & #PMF —

"*Transforming Community Health Through Specialist Outreach to the islanders*" Reinforcing its commitment and continued outreach efforts with a multi-speciality Medical Camp at CHC Diglipur, INHS Dhanvantari provided comprehensive health care services to more than 500

"Operation Castle Bay! 🇮🇳 Acting on a specific Intelligence input, #ANC units from Army, Navy, Air Force & Coast Guard, along with Andaman & Nicobar Police displayed remarkable jointness and executed a coordinated and prolonged anti-intrusion operation in Tillangchong Island

Sea Phase of the 40th India–Thailand Coordinated Patrol #CORPAT was conducted from 10 to 11 November along the International Maritime Boundary Line, reaffirming the strong maritime partnership between the #IndianNavy and the #RoyalThaiNavy. Ships and aircraft from both nations

The Defence Wives Welfare Association (#DWWA), #ANC conducted an Educational Workshop on Communication Confidence for students of Classes 7 and 8 at Navy Children School (NCS) on 10 Nov 25. The session was honoured by the presence of the Vice President DWWA, ANC. The workshop

Strengthening Maritime Ties: 40th INDO-THAI #CORPAT Harbour Phase The Harbour Phase of the 40th India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (#CORPAT) successfully concluded, showcasing exemplary camaraderie and operational synergy between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy.

A two-day workshop on ‘Corrosion Prevention and Mitigating Measures’ was conducted by Hull Inspection and Trials Unit (#HITU) of #ANC at Sri Vijaya Puram from 06–07 Nov 25. The workshop was inaugurated by Commodore SS Sandhu, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), ANC and witnessed

Units of #CoastGuardComponent of #ANC played a pivotal role in #SLME25 with Civil Administration of #ANI, executing comprehensive tsunami & earthquake preparedness drills. The exercise also included an Oil Spillage Response operation, reinforcing environmental stewardship &

Units of #AirForceComponent of #ANC contributed significantly to #SLME25, augmenting aerial disaster response & relief operations. #AFSCarnic, which once endured the 2004 tsunami, stood as a symbol of resilience—conducting aerial reconnaissance, casualty evacuation & logistics