4th December, Navy Day
The Indian Navy celebrates 4th
December as Navy day, to commemorate its achievements and its role in Operation
Trident against Pakistan during the Indo-Pak War of 1971. The Indian Navy is a
well balanced three-dimensional force, capable of operating above, on and under
the surface of the oceans, and safe guards our national interests.
The theme for Navy Day 2022 is Swarnim
Vijay Varsh, marking 50 years of India’s triumph in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Navy
Day celebrations stretch over a week, and comprises of functions/activities to
raise awareness among the general public about the role of the Indian Navy. On
most of the naval bases, the warships and aircrafts of the Indian Navy are
accessible to visitors during Navy Week open house.
The Indian Navy plays a significant
role in securing the marine borders of the nation as well as accelerating the
international relations of India through various means like seaport visits,
joint ventures, patriotic missions calamity relief and many others. The modern-day
Indian Navy has been transformed in order to improve its position in the Indian
Ocean and beyond. The invocation to Lord Varuna (The Sea God) in the Vedas was
adopted by the Indian Navy for its emblem, with the motto “Sam no Varunah”
meaning “Be auspicious unto us, Oh Varuna”.
The operational and administrative
control of the Indian Navy is exercised by the Chief of the Naval Staff(CNS)
who is of the rank of Admiral from Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of
Defence (Navy).
The Navy has three commands, each under
the control of a Flag officer Commanding-in-chief:
1) The Western Naval Command
(Headquarters at Mumbai)
2) The Eastern Naval Command (Headquarters
at Visakhapatnam)
3) The Southern Naval Command (Headquarters
at Kochi)
The primary objective of the Navy is
to safeguard the nation’s maritime borders, in conjunction with other Armed
Forces of the Union, to act to deter or defeat any threats or aggression
against the territory, people or maritime interests of India, both in war and
peace. The Navy has gone through many phases of change and it has continued to
evolve since independence embracing the latest technologies, war tactics,
strategies, roles and even in its very looks.
On 2nd September 2022, the
Honourable Prime Minister Modi introduced the new Naval Ensign (flag) in Kochi.
This new ensign or nishaan of the Indian Navy does away with remnants of the
colonial past and reflects India’s rich maritime heritage.
Joining the Indian Navy is a dream
come true for most youngsters because you are choosing more than a `job’. The
navy offers ample opportunities to explore your potential in every sphere of
life. It provides professional challenges along with the security and comfort
that is almost unparalleled. The Indian Navy offers a chance to grow as a
professional, by learning new skills and acquiring unrivalled experience in the
process of applying those skills. In fact, the experience that you gain in the
Navy can help you shape your future through adequate financial benefits,
unparalleled career potential and personal growth you have been waiting for. As
long as you have the drive to make the difference in the world and in your own
life, there will be a place for you in the Indian Navy.
