Today, on the occasion of 24th Raising Day of the only Operational Joint Services Command of the nation, it is a matter of great honour to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of the personnel of Andaman Nicobar Command (ANC). I have been operationally and now administratively closely associated with the functioning of this prestigious Command.
The command has grown from its fledgling days into a cohesive and potent organisation not only capable of protecting the national interests in this region but also enable India to be a regional security provider. The success of numerous operations undertaken in the recent past, along with the Operational Demonstration to the Hon’ble President in Feb 24 bear testimony to the potent operational capability of the command. The command has seen significant growth in its capability and infrastructure and is poised to act as a spring board to the east.
ANC has also been at the forefront of nation building and national initiatives towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The cooperation between A&N Administration & ANC has grown over the years and islanders have benefited immensely from the civil IICS ferries, medical evacuations, welfare schemes including adoption of numerous villages by the military units and most recently the creation of Integrated Medical Station at Campbell Bay. Numerous instances of fire fighting, anti-poaching operations and technical support to the DSS were undertaken by ANC. We are now working together towards the forthcoming attempt of undersea diving world record, off the coast of Swaraj Dweep.
I feel proud to be part of the glorious history of this Joint Services Command and extol all officers and personnel to serve with synergy and professionalism to make this Command a beacon for the future contours of theaterisation. May the flag of the Command always keep soaring high and achieve greater laurels. Best wishes and heartiest compliments to one and
all on this proud and memorable day.
Jai Hind !
Sd/-
(Admiral D K Joshi)
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)
Lt. Governor, A&N Islands
&
Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency
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