Indian Navy's biggest exercise 'Navy Milan 2020' called off due to coronavirus outbreak threat

One of the biggest programs in the field of Navy named 'Milan', which is scheduled to begin from March 18 in Visakhapatnam is called off in the wake of fast-spreading coronavirus has hit the country. As per the reports, the Navy Milan 2020 is said to be postponed indefinitely.

As many as 42 countries were invited for this biggest exercise which is the first time that so many countries would be participating in an event. The program is aimed at expanding the Naval diplomacy in the wake of growing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean Region

The centre predicts that there would be 2500 corona suspected cases in our country in coming days, hence asked the three forces to step into the field to take measures to counter coronavirus. The centre also suggested providing assistance at the Quarantine Centers (Quarantine Medical Examination Centers) as well. It is revealed that new dates will be announced soon.