Chief of the Naval Staff admiral R Hari Kumar will present Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards on behalf of President at Naval Investiture Ceremony 2024 in Goa tomorrow. The ceremony will be organized at naval base INS Hansa to felicitate naval personnel who have demonstrated gallantry, leadership, professional accomplishment and distinguished service of a high order. The awards including Nao sena medals (gallantry), Nao sena medals (devotion to duty) and vishisht seva medals will be presented to the naval personnel at the function.

During the ceremony, the CNS will also present the Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal for promoting Flight Safety and the Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal for pioneering research in the field of Weapon Improvement and Electrical Engineering. Unit Citations to various units will also be awarded at the ceremony.

The event will commence with a ceremonial parade and will be witnessed by the spouses and family members of awardees along with several senior officials of the Indian navy.