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Governor Koshyari honours gallantry award winners of the Indian Navy

The function was held ahead of the 76th Independence Day, in Mumbai on August 10, 2022.

Governor Koshyari honours gallantry award winners of the Indian Navy
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As part of the  Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, the Western Naval Command conducted a ceremony to felicitate and honour gallantry award winners of the Indian Navy, both serving and retired. The function was held ahead of the 76th Independence Day, at the Mulla Auditorium in Mumbai on August 10, 2022.

The Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, was the Chief Guest for the ceremony and was received by Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.

Three Vir Chakra, five Shaurya Chakra and 30 Nau Sena Medal (Gallantry) awardees were felicitated by the Governor during the ceremony. Among the awardees were 13 retired officers and eight retired sailors. Admiral VS Shekhawat, PVSM, AVSM, VrC (Retd.) was also felicitated for his stellar role in the 1971 War. 

Other awardees were recognised for their heroic acts during various operations including the 1971 War, Op Pawan, Op Rakshak, counter insurgency missions, anti-piracy and rescue at sea, and outstanding achievements in various expeditions.

The Governor addressed the gathering after felicitating the awardees and praised their unmatched bravery.

Besides this, following list of awards were given by the Government of India, ahead of Independence Day 2022.  Officials announced the List of Honorary Commission (Honorary Captain and Honorary Lieutenant) as mentioned below: 

SNo

Rank/Award

Active List

After Retirement

1

Hony Capt

434

1338

2

Hony Lt

1758

405

3

Hony Sub Maj

-

3705

4

Hony Sub

-

1023

5

Hony Nb Sub

-

4233


More information about the Gallantary Award can be found here

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