This year for the first time Navy Day celebrations are being held outside Delhi. The Indian Navy is all set to showcase India's combat prowess and capability through an 'Operational Demonstration' at Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
The Eastern Naval Command hosts a number of activities and events at Visakhapatnam. The event begins with a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial, and is followed by a display of naval submarines, ships, aircraft and other forces at work.
During the week of Indian Navy Day, an open ocean swimming competition, Indian Navy Inter School Quiz Competitions, veteran sailors' luncheon, concert by the Naval Symphonic Orchestra, tattoo ceremony, marathon and other events are organized.
Indian Navy Day 2022: Significance
As far as the beginning of this program is concerned, the Navy Day celebrations in India are done with great enthusiasm, let us tell you that the Navy Day celebrations begin with the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial at RK Beach and continue for several days. Let's go
Navy Day is celebrated to honor the brave soldiers who lost their lives in battle and to showcase the operational capabilities of submarines, ships and aircraft developed in our country. Let us tell you here that under the Navy Day celebrations, the Indian Navy assesses its capabilities, resources and its strength.
Indian Navy Day: History
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Pakistan attacked Indian airbases on the evening of 3 December. In response to their attack, India sent three missile boats, Nirghat, Veer and Nipat, at high speed towards Karachi.
Operation Trident, which was carried out against Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, is also remembered on this day. During Operation Trident, Indian Navy played a vital role and sank 4 Pakistani ships including PNS Khyber. The Indian Navy sank four Pakistani ships. On this day, the people who were martyred during the India-Pakistan war are also remembered.
Some interesting facts about the Indian Navy:
The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is headed by the President of India as the Commander-in-Chief.
The 17th century Maratha emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosle is considered the "Father of the Indian Navy".'
The role of the Indian Navy is to secure the country's sea shores and update India's worldwide relations through port visits, joint exercises, charitable missions, subterranean assistance, etc. It also aims to improve the situation in the Indian Ocean region. ,
Important takeaway for all competitive exams:
- Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral R Hari Kumar;
- Indian Navy founded: 26 January 1950;
- Indian Navy Headquarters: New Delhi.
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