Indian Navy to undergo infrastructural development soon

Kochi (PPI): Indian Navy would undergo infrastructural development in the next few years, Admiral Sureesh Mehta, Chief of Naval Staff, said Tuesday. Addressing a ceremonial parade at Naval Base here, he said Indian Navy was getting much needed "boost" in terms of advanced ships, submarines and aircraft. Navy had taken steps for procurement of an aircraft carrier, new helicopters and MIG 29, which would be inducted into the force within four years. Admiral Mehta, who will retire on August 31 said Navy had commissioned Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala in Kerala and Naval Base at Karwar in Karnataka.