New Delhi: Every year on December 4, Navy Day is celebrated in India. The day recognised the Indian Navy’s role and achievements. The date December 4 was chosen for the celebration as it was on that day in 1971 that the Indian Navy, during Operation Trident destroyed four Pakistani vessels and demolished the Pakistani Navy. Also, those who laid down their lives during the 1971 India-Pakistan War are also remembered on this day.
The importance of the Indian Navy
The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces is the Indian Navy and its Commander-in-Chief is the President of India. The Indian Navy secures the country’s marine borders and also enhances India’s international relations through joint exercises, seaport visits, humanitarian calamity relief etc. The modern Indian Navy has undergone a speedy renovation and improved its position in the Indian Ocean region.
How did the celebration of the Navy Day began?
Originally, India’s Navy Day took place on the same day as the Trafalgar Day of the Royal Navy. The Royal Indian Navy celebrated the first Navy Day on October 21, 1944. Navy Day was celebrated back then to boost outreach and make the general public more aware about the Navy and parades at various port cities and also public meetings at inland Naval establishments used to take place.
After World War II, from 1945, Navy Day was celebrated on December 1. In subsequent years until 1972, due to public enthusiasm, Navy Day was celebrated on December 15 and it was observed as Navy Week. In 1972, new reasons came to celebrate the Navy Day. In May 1972 at the Senior Naval Officer’s Conference, December 4 was decided as the date to celebrate Navy Day to commemorate the Indian Navy’s actions during the 1971 India-Pakistan War. From December 1 to December 7, Navy Week is observed.
Theme of Navy Day 2024
The Indian Navy every year chooses a theme that fits with its strategic objectives. The theme of this year’s Navy Day is “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation”. The theme focuses on increasing defense capabilities through self-reliance and cutting-edge technology.
Navy Day is celeberated on December 4 as it was on that day in 1971 that the Indian Navy, during Operation Trident destroyed four Pakistani vessels and demolished the Pakistani Navy. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
