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PM Modi conveys Diwali greetings to the crew of INSV Tarini

| | Oct 19, 2017, at 11:59 pm
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a video call on Thursday to the crew of Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, currently on a mission to circumnavigate the globe.

The Prime Minister wished the crew of INSV Tarini a ‘Happy Diwali’, on behalf of the nation. He also wished them success in their mission,read a government statement.

The Prime Minister had earlier met the crew of INSV Tarini on 16 August 2017 before they embarked on the 22,100 nautical mile circumnavigation journey.

INSV Tarini is currently approaching their first stop in Fremantle, Australia and is expected to reach there on Oct 22 after covering 4770 nautical miles.

The Prime Minister also conveyed birthday greetings in advance to two of the crew – Lt. Cdr. Vartika Joshi, and Lt. Payal Gupta - whose birthdays are coming up shortly.

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