The Naval Investiture Ceremony - 2023 will be held at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam on 31 May 2023 to felicitate Naval personnel who have demonstrated gallant acts, leadership, professional achievements and distinguished service of a high order. Adm R Hari Kumar, CNS will confer Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards on behalf of President of India to recipients. 33 awards will be presented during the ceremony, including two Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), 13 Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), 16 Vishisht Seva Medals and two Jeevan Raksha Padaks. CNS will also give away Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal for pioneering research in field of weapon improvement and Electrical Engineering, and Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal for promoting Flight Safety. The event will commence with a ceremonial parade and will be witnessed by spouses and family members of awardees along with several senior dignitaries of Indian Navy. Live streaming will be available on IN YouTube channel. Tune-in for an action-packed evening on 31 May 2023, 4:30 PM onwards on link:
