Indian Navy Day 2020: The Indian Navy is an important part of the country’s military capabilities. It plays an important role in protecting the country’s maritime boundaries. The Indian Navy has an important role to play in strengthening India’s international relations. Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 every year to pay homage to the bravery of the Indian Navy. The achievements of the Indian Navy will be remembered to this day. During the Indo-Pak War of 1971, the Indian Navy forced Pakistan to kneel. Indian Navy celebrates December 4 in commemoration of this achievement. Currently, the Indian Navy ranks fourth worldwide with its Giant and Advance feature, thanks to Lance Battleships submarines. Learn 10 special things about the history of the Indian Navy, its name and strength

1. The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed Forces of India. It is headed by the President of India as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy.

2. The 17th century Maratha Emperor Hat Tripathi Shivaji Bhosle is considered the father of the Indian Navy.

3. Every year Navy Day is celebrated with great fanfare at the Indian Navy Headquarters in Mumbai. Marines show their courage by showing off their skills. The Gateway of India Beating Retreat is organized by Seramani.

4. Why is this day celebrated
The Pakistani army attacked our airspace and borders on December 3, 1971. In retaliation, India launched ‘Operation Trident’. The 1971 war also began. India then targeted the Pakistan Navy’s Karachi headquarters. The attack was so terrible that the port of Karachi was completely destroyed and a fiery fire for seven days. This invasion of India broke the back of the Pakistan Army. Indian Navy Day is celebrated on the 4th of December every year to commemorate the strength and valor of the Indian Navy who succeeded in this war.

5. The attack carried out by the Indian Navy consisted of 3 electric class missile boats, 2 anti-submarines and a tanker. This was the first time in this war an anti-ship missile was attacked. Many Pakistani ships were destroyed in the attack. Pakistani oil tankers were also destroyed during this time.

6. The Indian Navy was founded in 1612. The East India Company formed an army in the form of the East India Company’s Marine to protect its ships. By 1686 British trade had completely shifted to Bombay. The team was later renamed Bombay Marine by the East India Marine. The Bombay Navy participated in the Maratha, Sindhi War and Burma War in 1824.

7. In 1892 it was renamed the Royal Indian Marine.

8. After India’s independence, the Navy was formed again in 1950 and renamed the Indian Navy.

9. Capacity of the Indian Navy
Bharati Navy at a glance
World ranking: 4
Total number of ships: 285
Aircraft carrier – 1
Frigates – 13
Destroyer Ship – 10
Corvettes – 19
Number of Submarines: 16
Number of Surveillance Ships: 139
Mine Warfare – 3
(Data Source: www.globalfirepower.com)

10. A short film honoring the bravery of the Indian Navy