Indian Navy and TVS Motor Company flag off the ‘Fleet to Forts’ Motorcycle Expedition

The Indian Navy and TVS Motor Company flagged off the ‘Fleet to Forts’ Motorcycle Expedition and the 14 day ride will cover over 1600 km and include scaling of 10 forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, including those recently inscribed on the UNESCO heritage List under the nomination “Maratha Military Landscapes of India”. The ride also aims to raise awareness among the youth about career opportunities in the Indian Navy, with a special focus on the Agnipath Scheme - the Government of India’s short-term recruitment programme for personnel below officer rank in the Armed Forces. The 25-member contingent, led by Captain Shekhar Deshpande, consists of officers, sailors and Agniveers, including women Officers and women Agniveers as well as ladies of the naval community – thereby showcasing Indian Navy’s thrust on Nari Shakti. The adventurous route cutting across through interior towns and villages of Maharashtra will be covered by the Indian Navy riders on TVS Ronin Motorcycles.

Speaking on the occasion, Vimal Sumbly, Head, Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, “We are extremely proud and honoured to continue our association with the Indian Navy through the ‘Fleet to Forts’ Motorcycle Expedition. The journey brings alive stories of valour, resilience and ingenuity, taking these inspiring stories to young Indians through historic forts and coastal landscapes that have shaped our maritime heritage. This spirit resonates deeply with the TVS Ronin, which encourages riders to chart their own path, embrace the unexpected and turn every journey into a story of their own.”