Naval Investiture Ceremony to be held at Naval Base in Kochi today

The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar will confer the gallantry and distinguished service awards to the naval personnel during the Naval Investiture Ceremony to be held today at the Naval Base in Kochi. The ceremony is being held to felicitate Naval personnel who have demonstrated gallant acts, leadership, professional achievements and distinguished service of high order.

The awards were declared by the President on Republic



Day.

Six Nao Sena Medals for Gallantry, 8 Nao Sena medals for Devotion to Duty and 17 Vishista Seva Medals will be presented to 31 naval personnel on the occasion.

Besides, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Lt Jain Memorial Gold Medal, Captain Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal and CNS Trophy for best Green practice and unit citations will also be presented.