''A successful training launch of a short-range ballistic missile, Prithvi-II, was carried out on January 10 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha,'' it said.

''A well-established system, Prithvi-II missile has been an integral part of India's nuclear deterrence. The missile struck its target with high accuracy,'' the ministry said in a statement.

It said the ''user training launch'' successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.

The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 kilometres.