As India celebrates its 69th Independence Day, the Indian Navy is attempting a unique and special feet to unfurl the Indian tricolour at the highest peak in Maharashtra. The expedition was flagged off from Navy Nagar in Mumbai by Flag Officer Commanding of the Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Area Rear Admiral M Pawar. The team consists of eight officers and 22 men. With the weather forecast predicting showers, the expedition is going to be even more difficult.