Navy Day..

 

                                                                 Navy Day 

Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country. 4 December was chosen as on that day in 1971, during Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel.On this day, those killed in the Indo- Pakistan War of 1971 are also remembered.

During the days leading up to Navy Day, during Navy Week and the days prior to that, various events take place such as an open sea swimming competition, ships are open for visitors and school children, there is a veteran sailors lunch, performances by the Naval Symphonic Orchestra take place, an Indian Navy Inter School Quiz Competition happens, a Navy Half Marathon as well as an air display for school children and the beating retreat and tattoo ceremonies happen.

History of Indian Navy Day 

Indian Navy Day is being celebrated today to commemorate the attack carried out on the Karachi harbour by Indian Navy ships during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. This day is also marked to honour the Bravehearts of the Indian Navy for their selfless service to the nation.

During the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Pakistan had launched an offensive on Indian airbases on the evening of December 3. In response to Pakistan’s attack, the 25th Missile Vessel Squadron dispatched three missile boats - Nirghat, Veer and Nipat at maximum speed towards Karachi. These missile boats carried out attacks on Pakistani vessels before midnight of December 4. In the operation known as Operation Trident, Indian Navy sank Pakistani Destroyer Khaiber, Minesweeper Muhafiz and MV Venus Challenger. It also destroyed Kiamari oil fields and killed hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel. With the brave efforts of the Indian Navy, India dealt a heavy blow to Pakistan. The best part about Operation Trident is that during this, the Indian side did not suffer any damage.

Indian Navy Day 2020: Significance and importance

This year, India is celebrating the 50th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. On the occasion of Indian Navy Day, the country pays homage to those Bravehearts of Navy who laid down their lives in the line of duty and those who still serve the nation selflessly. Indian Navy over the years has carried out many operations, including those for the rescue of Indian citizens. This year, Operation Samudra Setu was launched to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas by sea during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Indian Navy Day 2021: Theme

The theme for Indian Navy Day 2020 is “Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible and Cohesive". India is currently grappling with COVID-19 and engaged in a standoff at the border with China. Indian Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh on the eve of Navy Day 2020 ensured that they are ready to face challenges posed by COVID-19 and China

Indian Navy is one of the strongest maritime forces in the world. It is the seventh strongest naval force in the world with 67,252 active and 55,000 reserve personnel in service as of June 2019. Indian Navy had 150 submarines and ships and 300 aircraft till June 2019

Some interesting facts about the Indian Navy day 

 

 India celebrates Navy Day on December 4 every year to commemorate the achievements of Indian Navy and remember the valour of bravehearts who launched a naval strike on Karachi harbour during 1971's Indo-Pakistan war under Operation Trident. 

It was on this day nearly five decades ago that the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar as part of the Operation Trident in the Indo-Pak war, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel.

The Indian Navy conducted the operation on the intervening night of December 4 and 5, inflicting heavy damage on Pakistani vessels and facilities. 

The Indian side did not suffer any damage or report any casualty during the mission making Operation Trident one of the most successful operations conducted by the Indian Navy. Whereas, Pakistan lost a minesweeper, a destroyer, a cargo vessel carrying ammunition, and fuel storage tanks in Karachi.Operation Trident saw Indian Navy using anti-ship missiles for the first time in the region. INS Nipat, INS Nirghat and INS Veer- the Indian Navy's three warships -- played a significant role in the attack and ensured the successful implementation of the operation.

The Indian Navy fleet entered in Pakistani waters through Gujarat's Okha Port and attacked minesweeper PNS Muhafiz, disintegrating the vessel before it could send a signal to the Pakistan Naval Headquarters (PNHQ) of Karachi.

The task group comprised three Vidyut-class missile boats — INS Nipat, INS Nirghat and INS Veer from, two anti-submarine Arnala class corvettes – INS Kiltan and INS Katchall, and a fleet tanker – INS Poshak. The group was led by the Commanding Officer of the 25th Missile Boat Squadron, Commander Babru Bhan Yadav.

Several Indian Navy personnel were honoured with gallantry award for the successful operation. 

Every year, the Navy also organises a Beating Retreat ceremony at Gateway of India in Mumbai to mark Navy Day.

Navy Day 2020: Inspirational Indian Navy Quotes

• "No matter what happens, the Indian Navy won’t be found resting. They are the heroes guarding us when we sleep in peace. Thank you and Happy Navy Day."
• "From the ocean to the sand, I adore this land! I salute the men in white. Happy Indian Navy Day."
• "A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace." - Theodore Roosevelt
• "The Navy is much more than a job; much more than service to country. It is a way of life. It gets in your blood." - Albert F Pratt
  
• “A country can be free if it has heroes guarding it with love for the nation in their hearts. Best wishes on Indian Navy Day”
• “We are safe because we have our Navy protecting us each and every moment. Salute to our Navy and best wishes on Indian Navy Day”
• “A country can be free if it has men guarding it with love for the nation in their hearts. Best wishes on Indian Navy Day”
• “Freedom in mind & words, Pride in our hearts, Memories in our souls, Lets salute, the nation on the Navy day!!”
• “On Indian Navy Day, let us salute all the heroes who brought us freedom and all the heroes who are protecting it” 

Indian Navy Day (2020) Video --