On Wednesday, Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar presented gallantry and distinguished service awards on behalf of the President at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was held to honour and recognize the bravery, leadership, professional achievements, and distinguished service of Naval personnel. A total of 33 awards were presented, including the Nao Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, and Jeevan Raksha Padaks. Additionally, the CNS Trophy for Best Green Practice 2023 was awarded to Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, and INS Tunir, while the Lt V.K. Jain Memorial Gold Medal and the Captain Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal were also awarded. Admiral Kumar also awarded Unit Citations to operational units and shore establishments for their outstanding performances over the past year. Indian Naval Ships Betwa, Satpura, Sutlej, and Nireekshak, along with the Kalvari class submarine INS Karanj, were among the awardees. The ceremony was attended by the spouses and families of the awardees, as well as senior Navy officials. Admiral Kumar thanked the family members for their support to Naval personnel and emphasized the importance of their role in protecting national maritime interests.
Navy Chief Honors Recipients with Gallantry and Distinguished Service Medals
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