4 December Celebrate as Indian Navy Day by honoring the valor and dedication of our naval forces. Their commitment to safeguarding water and defending our nation is commendable.4 December was chosen as on
that day in 1971, during Operation Trident,the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel.On this day,Those killed in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 are also remembered.
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is led by thePresident of India as Commander-in-Chief.[6].The Indian Navy has an important role in securing the marine borders of the country as well as enhancing the international relations of India through seaport visits, joint exercises, humanitarian calamity relief and so on.The modern Indian Navy is undergoing a speedy renovation in order to improve its position in the Indian Ocean region.Navy Day in India originally coincided with the Royal Navy's Trafalgar Day. On 21 October 1944, the Royal Indian Navy celebrated NavyDay for the first time. The idea behind celebrating Navy Day was to boost outreach and increase awareness about the Navy amongst the general public.From 1945 onwards, after World War ll, Navy Day was celebrated on 1 December. On the night of 30 November 1945, on the eve of the Navy Day celebrations, Indian ratings painted the slogans such as Inqualab Zindabad.[10] In due course and until 1972, given the enthusiasm among the public, In 1972, old traditions gave way to new reasons To celebrate this dayc elebrate the day.
status quo along northern borders have posed new challenges. The Navy is ready to face both these challenges," Admiral Karambir Singh, the Navy chief said at a press conference on the eve of Navy Day, 2020.during Navy Week and the days prior to that, various events take place such as an open sea swimming competition, ships are open for visitors and school children, there is a veteran Sailors lunch, performances by the Naval Symphonic Orchestra take place, an Indian Navy Inter School Quiz Competition happens, a Navy Half Marathon as well as an air display for school children and the beating retreat and tattoo ceremonies happen.Various events take place during Navy Week with the finale on Navy Day. On this day the warships and aircraft of the Indian Navy are open to visitors such as school children.The Military Photo Exhibition is also performed by photojournalists of the Ernakulum in the Navy fest.The Navy Ball and Navy Queen contests including the Navy fest are held to celebrate Navy Day.community service for the Indian.Navy is conducted by the Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology (NIAT) at Good Hope Old Age Home, Fort Kochi in which the students from the Navy Children School Chair take turns to entertain the inmates and Naval doctors (from INHS Sanjivani).
This day is celebrated with its unique themes every year.
1.Theme of 2020 was, "Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive.
2.Theme of 2019 was "Indian Navy - Silent, Strong and Swift.
3.Theme of 2018 was "Indian Navy, Mission- deployed and Combat-ready
4.Theme of 2015 was "Indian Navy -Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent
Nation.The three chiefs paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on Navy Day 2015
5.Theme of 2014 was "Indian Navy -Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent
Nation.
6.Theme of 2012 was "Indian Navy - Maritime Power for National Prosperity"
7.Theme of 2008 was "Reaching Out to Maritime Neighbours".
The Navy is ready to face Each challenge," Admiral Karambir Singh, the Navy chief said at a presso Conference on the eve of Navy Day, 2020
Virtual Reality Tour of the INS
Vikramaditya, commissioned on 16 November 2013
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