ANC celebrates 11th Rising Day

The country's first integrated theatre command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) celebrated its 11th Rising Day on Saturday.

On this occasion, the unified command comprising the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard conducted a ceremonial parade reviewed by Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen NC Marwah.

Aircrafts of the command – Chetaks, Mi8s and Dorniers – undertook fly-past during the parade held at the Naval Wharf Haddo.

In his message on the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Bhopinder Singh said the ANC had played a significant role in providing relief to affected people during the Tsumami of 2004.

The command also contributed to the development of the Islands which were no longer seen as distant outposts but as vital gateways to the East, Singh said.

The ANC, which operates directly under the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), was commissioned on  October 8, 2001.

Its duties include safeguarding the Island as well as the national maritime boundaries and air space, search and rescue at the sea and anti-poaching operations.