Navy Day 2025: Honoring the Strength & Bravery of the Indian Navy – PM Modi Extends Greetings, Remembers Diwali on INS Vikrant

Every year on December 4th, Navy Day is celebrated around India in memory of the valour, commitment and accomplishments of the Indian Navy. It’s also an opportunity to honour the courage and tenacity of the sailors who stand guard over India’s territorial waters and provide maritime security and stability throughout the world. Each year on Navy Day, we celebrate with great pride, patriotism and hundreds of colourful and exciting festivities across the country.

PM Modi Extends Navy Day Greetings, Recalls Diwali on INS Vikrant

PM Modi praised the Indian Navy for its courage and modernisation, and shared that he spent this year’s Diwali aboard INS Vikrant, wishing them success in their endeavours.

History of Navy Day

On Navy Day, we commemorate the enormous success of Operation Trident. During the 1971 India-Pakistan War, the Indian Navy launched a coordinated air strike and heavily bombarded the Karachi Harbour, thereby securing a major naval victory for India. The outcome of this operation significantly increased the Indian Navy’s force projection capability and shifted the momentum of the war in India’s favour.

Theme and Celebration of Navy Day

Each year on Navy Day, a theme is selected, which will provide the foundation for celebrating the Navy’s values, objectives, and accomplishments through various events throughout the year. The public will have the opportunity to visit naval vessels, observe aerial demonstrations and attend special events such as exhibitions, oceanographic and defence demonstrations, parades and cultural programs throughout the nation. The largest assemblage of guests and dignitaries will take place at the Navy Headquarters in New Delhi.

The importance of Navy Day

Naval Day is a day dedicated to honour the courageous sailors that gave their lives for the protection of India. It also encourages the recruitment of young people into the Indian Armed Forces. It serves as an opportunity to recall all of the humanitarian missions, relief efforts, anti-piracy efforts, and trade route protection missions that the Indian Navy undertakes in service to others.

As we observe Navy Day 2025, we honour the heroics of all sailors serving in the Indian Navy and we set these sailors up as role models for the people of India as a demonstration of the bravery and excellence of the Indian Navy in protecting the nation through honour and virtue.

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