Indian Navy's East Coast motor car rally flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata
The Indian Navy's Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata, on 3 March 2025 and will end in Chennai on 21 March.
Summary
The Indian Navy's Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was flagged off by the Naval Officer-in-Charge (West Bengal) from INS Netaji, Kolkata, on 3 March 2025. The rally will travel from Kolkata to Chennai, continue to Kanyakumari and return to Chennai on 21 March, covering about 3,800 km through West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. A total of 56 naval personnel, including officers, sailors and family members, are taking part. The rally aims to raise maritime awareness, promote careers in the Navy including the Agnipath Scheme, highlight Naari Shakti and connect with veterans and Veer Naaris.
Key facts
- Flag-off
- 3 March 2025, INS Netaji, Kolkata
- Route
- Kolkata–Chennai–Kanyakumari–Chennai
- End
- Chennai, 21 March 2025
- Distance
- About 3,800 km
- Participants
- 56 naval personnel
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Indian Navy's East Coast Motor Car Rally Expedition was flagged off on 3 March 2025 from which naval establishment?
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Correct answer: B — INS Netaji, Kolkata
The rally was flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata, and will cover about 3,800 km before ending in Chennai on 21 March.