NAVAL INVESTITURE CEREMONY

• Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), oversaw a prestigious Naval Investiture Ceremony at INS Hansa, Goa on April 14, 2024.
• During the ceremony, Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards were bestowed upon Naval personnel by the Hon’ble President of India, acknowledging their bravery, leadership, professional accomplishments, and outstanding service to the nation.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• During the ceremony, Admiral R Hari Kumar awarded Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) to Cdr Manish Singh Karki, Cdr Kaustab Banerjee, Lt Cdr Panneerselvam Vishnu Prasanna, and Lt Cdr Bhaskar.
• Additionally, he presented the Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal for pioneering research in Weapon Improvement and Electrical Engineering, along with the Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal for promoting Flight Safety.
• The CNS Trophy for Best Green Practices 2023 went to Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, and INS Valsura in industrial and non-industrial categories.