Indian Navy is a is the naval branch of
the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the
Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff, usually a
four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the navy. Head
Quarters for Indian Navy is at New Delhi.
The
main duty of Indian navy is to secure maritime borders. They also use
navy to enhance international relations. For past few years they have
undergone rapid modernization. Indian Navy has a strength of 59,000
personnel.
And now as a part of Navy Day
2015 celebrations, Families of Navy personnel were called and 'Families
Day' was celebrated in Goa on-board Indian Navy Ships (INS) Mysore,
Tarkash and Cankarso. The event was presided by Goa Governor Mridula
Sinha and there were over 2000 families. Rear Admiral Puneet K Bahl,
VSM Flag Officer Goa Naval Area were also present.
The
audience witnessed high speed manoeuvers by ships, transfer of
personnel between ships, Search and Rescue demonstration by Naval
helicopters, close range anti-aircraft firing and demonstration by
various aircraft of the Indian Navy.