New Delhi, May 3: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on behalf of the President of India, will confer the Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards to the recipients during the Naval Investiture Ceremony at Kochi on Wednesday, the Indian Navy said. The Naval Investiture Ceremony felicitates Naval personnel, who have demonstrated gallant acts, leadership, professional achievements and distinguished service of high order.
During the ceremony, 31 awardees including six Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), eight Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty) and 17 Vishisht Seva Medals will be presented with medals, the Indian Navy said. In addition, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal, Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal, Chief of Naval Staff Trophy for best Green Practice and Unit Citations will also be presented, it added. The ceremony will be witnessed by the spouses and families of awardees, as well as by senior dignitaries of the Indian Navy. UNI
