Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed command of #ANC as the 20th #CINCAN on 01 Jun 2026. Marking the occasion, he laid a wreath and subsequently reviewed the combined services Guard of Honour at #ANC, India's Tri-Service Operational Command. A seasoned Flag Officer, he has commanded frontline warships, the Western Fleet, and held key appointments as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy; India's Defence Adviser to Singapore; and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation & Training), contributing significantly to joint capability development and maritime security. @HQ_IDS_India @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @IndiaCoastGuard @MIB_India @PIB_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC @IndianNavy @indiannavymedia @adgpi

Maritime Medical Evacuation | Rough Seas, Swift Response On receipt of information from #MRCC #SriVijayaPuram, #CGRHQ(A&N), under the aegis of #ANC, swiftly coordinated a challenging night-time #MedicalEvacuation during the intervening night of 24–25 Sep 26, involving a 32-year-old #Myanmar national onboard a merchant vessel off #CampbellBay, who sustained severe hand injuries following an accident onboard. Despite rough seas and darkness, an Indian Coast Guard ship safely reached the merchant vessel, embarked the injured crew member and brought him to #CampbellBay Harbour. The casualty was subsequently handed over to the local agent and shifted to the Primary Health Centre, Campbell Bay, for further medical care. The swift and coordinated response reaffirmed #ANC’s commitment to #MaritimeSafety and #SavingLivesAtSea. #MEDEVAC #ANC #IndianCoastGuard #HADR #HumanitarianAssistance

🇮🇳 RUN. RISE. CONQUER. The Andaman & Nicobar Command celebrates 25 years of jointness, service and sacrifice with the ANC Silver Jubilee Half Marathon on 27 September 2026 at Sri Vijaya Puram. A celebration of fitness, endurance and the spirit of adventure, bringing together participants in three categories: 🏃 21 KM | 10 KM | 5 KM Fun Run 25 Years. One Command. One Spirit. 🇮🇳 #ANCSilverJubilee #AndamanAndNicobarCommand #HalfMarathon2026 #RunRiseConquer #25Years #Fitness #Endurance

Felicitation of Indian Navy & Air Force Officers @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @RuchiBadola2 #WII #WildlifeResearch #ars2026

⚽🏆 A Grand Finale to the ANC Silver Jubilee Football Championship 2026! The ANC Silver Jubilee Football Championship 2026 culminated in an exciting final, with ANDAMAN FC emerging as Champions and ARMY A finishing as Runner-up. The Final was graced by V Adm Vineet McCarty, AVSM, CINCAN, as Chief Guest, with Padma Shri Murlikant Rajaram Petkar as Guest of Honour. Both felicitated the participating teams and players. Featuring five Defence and five Civil teams, the championship showcased the passion and talent of the Defence and islanders, bringing together the sporting community in a special celebration of the ANC Silver Jubilee. #ANCSilverJubilee #25YearsOfANC #FootballChampionship #Sportsmanship #Jointness #SangheShakti #OurArmyOurPride

🇮🇳 Inspiring Young Minds | Meeting a Real-Life Hero The Army Component of Andaman & Nicobar Command organised an inspiring interaction for students of Army Public School, Brichgunj with Paralympic legend Murlikant Petkar, Padma Shri & Arjuna Award (Lifetime Achievement) awardee. After watching Chandu Champion, the film based on his remarkable life and journey, the students had the unique opportunity to meet and interact with the real-life hero behind the story, followed by an exchange of mementos. His journey inspires us to rise above adversity, dream without limits and turn challenges into opportunities. 🇮🇳 #ANCSilverJubilee #IndianArmy #ANC #MurlikantPetkar #ChanduChampion #Inspiration #Determination #NationFirst

Inspiring Young Minds | Building Tomorrow’s India 🇮🇳 As part of the #ANCSilverJubilee celebrations, interactive school visits were organised across the Islands. Students also visited military stations, gaining first-hand exposure to Naval Ships, military aircraft and the disciplined life of the Defence Forces. These meaningful interactions brought young minds closer to the Defence Forces, inspiring them to consider a career in uniform and contribute towards nation building. The initiative reaffirms the commitment of the Indian Defence Forces towards empowering youth and nurturing the spirit of a #ViksitBharat. #NationFirst #YouthPower #ArmedForces #IndianArmy #IndianNavy #IndianAirForce #SilverJubilee

Joint Ops | Integrated Sea-Air Medical Evacuation On receipt of information from #MRCC #SriVijayaPuram, #ANC swiftly coordinated a challenging #MedicalEvacuation during the intervening night of 20–21 Sep 26, involving a 36-year-old #Bangladeshi national onboard merchant vessel #AMRIS, who sustained severe head & spinal injuries following a fall onboard. Despite rough seas and darkness, an Indian Coast Guard ship reached the merchant vessel, safely embarked the injured crew member and transported him to #Diglipur Harbour. In a seamless continuation of the coordinated response, an Indian Navy #ALH airlifted the casualty to #SriVijayaPuram around midnight, braving extremely adverse weather conditions, enabling timely medical intervention. The casualty was subsequently shifted to #GBPantHospital for further medical care. The seamless sea-air response by #ANC underscores its unwavering commitment to #MaritimeSafety and #SavingLivesAtSea. #MEDEVAC #IndianCoastGuard #IndianNavy #JointOps #HADR #HumanitarianAssistance

As part of #ANCSilverJubilee celebrations, Defence Wives Welfare Association (DWWA), in coordination with Medical Div of HQANC, INHS Dhanvantari, Base Logistics Organisation & Station Health Organisation, Sri Vijaya Puram, organised a community outreach programme on 20 Sep 26 at Abbhyuday Complex, Ferrargunj, an Oldage home and an orphanage housing 70+ inmates including differently abled men and women. The event included extensive medical checkup, lecture on medical hygiene and a motivational speech for joining the Defence Forces. The President DWWA A&N Command handed over a token of encouragement towards charity along with first aid kits and personal hygiene bags to the elderly and children of the NGO. The initiative brought together multi-speciality healthcare & welfare assistance, while motivating children to explore careers in the Armed Forces. ANC remains committed to serving island communities—reaching the vulnerable and strengthening lives with care, compassion and dignity. #CommunityOutreach #ServiceBeforeSelf #NationFirst #PeopleFirst #Seva #IslandCommunities #TogetherForSociety

Silver Jubilee | Healthcare Outreach at Baratang As part of the #SilverJubilee celebrations under the aegis of #ANC, INHS Dhanvantari and SHO conducted a Multi-Speciality Medical Camp at #Baratang on 19 Sep 26. The camp was inaugurated by Maj Gen Ajay Feroze Shah, VSM, Chief of Staff, in the presence of CSO (Med) and the medical fraternity of PHC Baratang. Nearly 500 islanders benefited from specialist consultations, antenatal care, counselling and referrals across Medicine, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Radiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Surgery and Dental services. Community and school health sessions further promoted preventive healthcare, adolescent health, personal hygiene and healthy lifestyles. The outreach reaffirms ANC’s collective commitment to delivering quality healthcare and strengthening community well-being across the remotest island communities. #CommunityOutreach #PreventiveHealthcare #HealthyIslands #ANC

Cleaner Shores, Safer Seas 🌊 Under the aegis of #ANC, CGRHQ(A&N) conducted the #InternationalCoastalCleanup2026 on 19 Sep 26 across the beaches of the #AndamanAndNicobarIslands, reaffirming the spirit of the “Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar” campaign. The campaign witnessed participation of students from schools and colleges, NCC cadets and local communities, along with representatives of #ANPolice, Forest Department and #ANAdministration, in a collective effort to protect the pristine coastline and marine environment. The initiative reinforced the need to prevent marine litter and protect fragile coastal ecosystems. Every piece of waste removed brings us closer to cleaner seas. #CleanSeas #MarineEnvironment #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar #SwachhBharat #SeaTheChange

Before the sails catch the wind, wisdom sets the course! Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM, interacted with the crew of INSV Neelkanth ahead of their voyage from Visakhapatnam to Sri Vijaya Puram, marking the Silver Jubilee of the Andaman & Nicobar Command. The interaction focused on key lessons for the voyage and inspiring the future of sailing in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. #SilverJubilee #MaritimeExcellence #NationFirst #AdventureTraining #MaritimeTraining #Seamanship #Sailing #ANC

Vice Adm Vineet McCarty, Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command, addressed #HDMC_22 at #CDM_IDS on the strategic importance of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands #ANC for India’s growing national interests. He outlined the islands’ geo-strategic value, their role in safeguarding India’s maritime & economic priorities and the path forward to realise their full potential. Positioned at the gateway to the Indo-Pacific, the islands are vital for sea lanes, #RegionalStability and India’s security architecture. The session also examined the Andaman & Nicobar Command and the theatre command paradigm as key enablers of #Jointness and #MaritimeSecurity in the #IndoPacific. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @AN_Command @dprohyd

#BridgesOfFriendship INS Karmuk and LCU 51 made a port call at Yangon, Myanmar as a part of India's vision to strengthen Maritime Cooperation and mutual understanding with our neighbours. These interactions contribute towards maintaining a safe and secure Maritime Environment in the Indian Ocean Region and realising Indian Navy's vision as the preferred security partner. #IndianNavy #MyanmarNavy #MAHASAGAR #MaritimeSecurity #MaritimeCooperation #ANC #NavalComponent

⚽ #ANC Silver Jubilee Football Championship 2026 ⚽ Celebrating 25 years of jointness, service & sporting spirit, the Andaman & Nicobar Command Football Championship will be held from 15–22 Sep 26, featuring five each teams from services and local clubs. The Final will be graced by V Adm Vineet McCarty, AVSM, CINCAN as Chief Guest, with Padma Shri Murlikant Petkar as Guest of Honour. The championship will showcase the passion and talent of the Defence and islanders, bringing together the sporting community in a special celebration of the ANC Silver Jubilee. #ANCSilverJubilee #25YearsOfANC #FootballChampionship #Jointness #Sportsmanship

25 Years of Jointness, Service & Sacrifice The #ANC celebrates its Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years of jointness, commitment and dedicated service to the nation. The celebrations feature a series of military, sporting, welfare and community outreach activities, including football, half marathon, educational assistance, multi-speciality medical camps, community engagement and cultural performances. The Silver Jubilee marks a significant milestone in ANC’s journey of jointness and dedicated service, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to safeguarding India’s maritime interests and strengthening the security of the Islands. #SilverJubilee #ANC #Jointness #ServiceAndSacrifice #MaritimeSecurity #IndianArmedForces #NationFirst #IslandSecurity

Maritime Safety, Strengthening Response #IndianCoastGuard conducted a #Maritime Search and Rescue (#MSAR) Exercise at Sri Vijaya Puram on 10–11 Sep 26, bringing together key stakeholders including #IndianArmy, #IndianAirForce, Directorate of Shipping Services, Meteorological Department, Forest Department, Police Marine Force, Fisheries Department and Revenue Department. The exercise included a Tabletop Exercise and practical demonstrations, enhancing inter-agency coordination, strengthening preparedness and rehearsing a swift, seamless and effective response to maritime emergencies. The initiative reaffirmed the collective commitment to maritime safety, search and rescue preparedness. #MaritimeSafety #SafetyAtSea #SearchAndRescue

*Smarter Procurement, Stronger Readiness* #ANC conducted its inaugural Workshop on Public Procurement at Dweepika Auditorium on 07 Sep 26. CINCAN, the Chief Guest, addressed personnel from all three Services, underscoring that “sound, timely and compliant procurement is a key enabler of operational readiness.” He emphasised the need for greater precision in framing specifications, rigour in technical evaluation and strict adherence to established procurement procedures. The workshop featured insightful sessions by Command Staff, a GeM Trainer from New Delhi, IFA (ANC) and other subject matter experts, focusing on contemporary procurement practices, procedural awareness and effective utilisation of available mechanisms. The workshop reaffirmed #ANC's commitment to efficiency, transparency and good governance in public procurement, strengthening systems that underpin operational preparedness. #PublicProcurement #TriService #ProcurementReforms #GoodGovernance

Inspiring Youth, Shaping the Future To foster nation building among youth, officers of the Army Component of #ANC conducted an interactive lecture for 250 first-year engineering and diploma students at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology. The session covered Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and inspiring Paralympic success stories, highlighting the values of discipline, resilience and determination. The interaction encouraged the youth to embrace responsible citizenship and contribute meaningfully towards nation building. #NationBuilding #YouthEmpowerment #ResponsibleCitizenship #ANC

Strengthening Marine Pollution Response 🌊 A six-day #OPRC Level 1 & #HNS Introductory Course was conducted by #PollutionResponseTeamSVP, bringing together #ICG personnel, components of #ANC and representatives from #ANPolice, #PMF, #ForestDepartment, #FireService, #DirectorateOfShippingServices & #DirectorateOfDisasterManagement. Through hands-on training in #OilSpillResponse and #HNS spill management, the course enhanced operational skills, preparedness, teamwork and seamless inter-agency coordination, enabling a swift and effective response to #MarinePollution incidents and helping keep our seas clean and safe. 🇮🇳🌊 #PollutionResponse #MaritimeSafety #InterAgencyCoordination #CleanSeas

Little Enthusiasts at INS Utkrosh 🇮🇳⚓ As part of Navy Week celebrations, around 400 students of Navy Children School visited INS Utkrosh. The young visitors got a glimpse of aircraft, vehicles and the exciting world of Naval Aviation, leaving with cherished memories and dreams for the future. 🇮🇳✨ #NavyWeek #IndianNavy #INSUtkrosh #NavalAviation #LittleEnthusiasts #InspiringYoungMinds