The Indian Navy‘s INS Kolkata was formally solemnised with the Mahar Regiment of the Indian Army in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The historic affiliation of the Mahar Regiment of the Indian Army and INS Kolkata of the Indian Navy was formally solemnised onboard INS Kolkata at Mumbai on May 25, 2022.
ieutenant General C Bansi Ponnappa, Adjutant General of the Indian Army who is also the Colonel of the Mahar Regiment, and Rear Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet signed the Charter of Affiliation.
The Charter of Affiliation was read out, signed and exchanged between the Colonel of the Mahar Regiment and the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet and both re-emphasised their determination to achieve the aims listed in the Charter of Affiliation.
The affiliation between sister services of the Indian Armed Forces was instituted in 1990 to foster a spirit of cooperation, understanding and jointmanship. The affiliation is a symbol of inter-service camaraderie that goes a long way in the execution of integrated operations in modern warfare.
