INDIAN NAVY DAY

OVERVIEW :-

Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year on December 4 to salute Indian Navy for their exceptional duties of protecting the water boundaries of motherland India. 4 December was chosen to celebrate the Navy Day because on this date in the year 1971, Indian Navy fought a ferocious war against Pakistan. Indian Navy destroyed 4 Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar and killed hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel. This operation if Indian Navy was named as Operation Trident. This day also marks the day to remember all the soldiers who fought with utmost bravery and laid down their life for motherland India. Thus giving the greatest sacrifice for the country.

THE INDIAN NAVY WEEK :-

The celebrations for Indian Navy Day goes on for a week. During this week, many types of water sports events are organized by the Indian Navy including swimming competitions. Quiz competitions for school children are organized. The warships and aircrafts of Indian Navy are opened for the visitors. This experience give visitors the moment of their life which they will cherish for life long.

NAVY DAY CELEBRATIONS

As per the management of these events, “The Military Photo Exhibition is also performed by photojournalists of the Ernakulum in the Navy fest. Other events such as blood donation camps are also held. A community service for the Indian Navy is conducted by the Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology (NIAT) at Good Hope Old Age Home, Fort Kochi in which the students from the Navy Children School Chair take turns to entertain the inmates and Naval doctors (from INHS Sanjivani) provides medical checkup to the inmates. The Navy Ball and Navy Queen contests including the Navy fest are held to celebrate Navy Day.”

Beating the retreat, LASER light shows and air shows are organized and these are the main attractions for the visitors. Blood donation camps are organized by the Indian Navy Doctors throughout the country at different centres.

AIR SHOW ON NAVY DAY

In the year 2017, The maiden ‘Land of Legends’ marathon conducted by Indian Naval Academy (INA) on the occassion of Indian Navy Day. More than 700 participants took part in this marathon. The total length of this marathon was 21.1 km. For senior citizens, ladies and children this marathon was about 5 km and 3km long.

THEMES OF NAVY DAY :-

Every year the Indian Navy Day is celebrated with a unique theme. Like the theme of Navy Day 2020 was “Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive”. “COVID-19 and Chinese attempts to change status quo along northern borders have posed new challenges. The Navy is ready to face both these challenges,” Admiral Karambir Singh, the Navy chief said at a press conference on the eve of Navy Day. This year a 360° virtual view of INS Vikramaditya was shown to all the visitors which was a unique experience for them.

“Navy Day greetings to all our valorous navy personnel and their families. The Indian navy fearlessly protects our coasts and also renders humanitarian assistance in times of need. We also remember India’s rich maritime tradition over centuries.” – PM Narendra Modi

“On the occasion of #NavyDay2020 we reaffirm #Indian Navy’s steadfast commitment to the service of the Nation and towards ensuring our Maritime Security & Territorial Integrity.”
– Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff & all personnel of Indian Navy

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