Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar has taken charge as the Flag Officer
Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command. In a formal ceremony held
at the naval base in Visakhapatnam, he assumed the crucial command,
succeeding Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain. With an illustrious naval career,
Vice Adm Pendharkar brings extensive experience and strategic acumen to the
position. His appointment is expected to bolster the Eastern Naval
Command’s capabilities in safeguarding India’s maritime interests in the
region. Under his leadership, the command is likely to focus on enhancing
operational preparedness, strengthening regional partnerships, and
fostering maritime security in the Eastern theatre.
Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command. In a formal ceremony held
at the naval base in Visakhapatnam, he assumed the crucial command,
succeeding Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain. With an illustrious naval career,
Vice Adm Pendharkar brings extensive experience and strategic acumen to the
position. His appointment is expected to bolster the Eastern Naval
Command’s capabilities in safeguarding India’s maritime interests in the
region. Under his leadership, the command is likely to focus on enhancing
operational preparedness, strengthening regional partnerships, and
fostering maritime security in the Eastern theatre.
