Foundation Stone for a Missile Park
” AGNEEPRASTHA” was laid at INS Kalinga by Cmde Rajesh Debnath,
Commanding Officer, in the presence of Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain,
PVSM, AVSM, VSM, FOC-in-C (East) on 28 May 20.
The Missile Park “AGNEEPRASTHA” once
completed will be dedicated to all the Officers, Sailors and Support Staff of
INS Kalinga, who have served in this premier op-support Base of the ENC since
its establishment in 1981. The Park also commemorates the award of the
prestigious Unit Citation to INS Kalinga for the year 2018-19.
‘AGNEEPRASTHA ‘ aims to capture glimpses of Missile
History of INS Kalinga since 1981 till date. The Missile Park has been
set up with a replica of missiles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) that
showcase the evolution of missiles handled by the unit. The exhibits have been
created from scrap/obsolete inventory which have been reconditioned in-house.
The main attraction is P-70 ‘Ametist’, an underwater launched anti-ship missile
from the arsenal of the old ‘Chakra’ (Charlie-1 submarine) which was in service
with IN during 1988-91.
‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ will also provide a one-stop arena for
motivation and stimulation of inquisitive minds regarding the missiles and
related technologies, from school children to Naval personnel and their
families. It is also intended to encourage a feeling of ownership and
pride in the role of the Unit, and highlight the necessity of contribution of
all personnel irrespective of rank/trade towards the overarching objective of
ordnance availability, reliability and delivery on target, each and every time