**Executive Summary**
The Indian Navy will host the Naval Civilian Function on 23 April 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, to recognize the contributions of civilian personnel to operational preparedness. Graced by Chief Guest Shri Sanjay Seth, the event will highlight administrative reforms, welfare initiatives, and digital transformations achieved over the past year. Key actions include the inauguration of new management systems, training modules, and the honoring of outstanding personnel.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Human Resource and Welfare Initiatives**
* Streamlined promotion policies and regulated transfers and out-of-turn promotions to improve administrative efficiency.
* Introduction of the *Abhar* Ceremony to formally honor superannuating personnel.
* Ensured timely grant of Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) and Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU) to eligible staff.
* Updated recruitment rules to align with current requirements and conducted skill development workshops.
* Established MoUs with the State Bank of India for specialized salary packages and Bajaj Allianz for life insurance coverage.
* Implemented mental health and well-being workshops for personnel.
**Digital Transformation and Training**
* Development and implementation of the Naval Civilian Management Integrated System (NCMIS) Version 2.0, known as *SAKSHAM*.
* Creation of *NavKalp*, customized training modules hosted on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform.
* Extension of the Defence Travel System (DTS) and DigiLocker facilities to all Naval Civilians.
**Event Highlights**
* Presentation of awards to selected Naval Civilians for excellence and outstanding contributions.
* Formal inauguration of NCMIS Version 2.0 and the *NavKalp* training modules.
* Release of the biannual magazine *Udantika* by the Chief Guest.
**Impact Analysis**
**Naval Civilian Personnel**
**Impact**
Staff benefit from improved career progression transparency, enhanced welfare schemes (insurance and banking), and dedicated recognition for their service. They also gain access to modernized digital tools for training and administrative tasks.
**Action Required**
Personnel should attend the function on 23 April 2026 as required and transition to using the updated NCMIS 2.0 and *NavKalp* platforms for management and skill development.
**Naval Administrative Authorities (Headquarters and Units)**
**Impact**
Command and Naval Headquarters see a shift toward digital-first administration, reducing manual oversight through automated systems like NCMIS 2.0 and streamlined recruitment rules.
**Action Required**
Administrative units must ensure the full integration of the new digital systems and oversee the implementation of updated promotion and transfer guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Navy: The primary military organization hosting the function to recognize contributions and showcase digital and administrative initiatives for its civilian workforce.
NCMIS Version 2.0 (SAKSHAM): The Naval Civilian Management Integrated System, a digital platform inaugurated to enhance administrative efficiency and personnel management.
iGOT Karmayogi Bharat: A national platform for capacity building used by the Indian Navy to implement customized training modules (NavKalp) for civilian personnel.
Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP): A government scheme cited in the policy for providing timely financial and career upgradation to eligible civilian personnel.
Shri Sanjay Seth: The Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence) attending as Chief Guest to inaugurate key digital and training initiatives.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY TO HOST NAVAL CIVILIAN
FUNCTION CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AND
INNOVATION
Posted On: 21 APR 2026 4:58PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Navy will be hosting the Naval Civilian Function on 23 Apr 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New
Delhi. The event, aimed at recognising the invaluable contributions of Naval Civilians towards enhancing
the operational preparedness of the Indian Navy, will be graced by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri
Sanjay Seth as the Chief Guest.
The event will also showcase major initiatives undertaken by Naval Headquarters, Command
Headquarters and various Units to maximise administrative efficiency, drive digital transformation, and
promote training and welfare activities.
Over the past year, several significant initiatives have been undertaken to strengthen human resource
management, improve administrative processes, and enhance overall welfare. Key highlights include
promulgation of policies to streamline promotions, issuance of clarifications on complex guidelines, and
regulation of transfers and out-of-turn promotions. The introduction of the Abhar Ceremony to honour
superannuating personnel, and timely grant of MACP (Modified Assured Career Progression) and NFU
(Non-Functional Upgradation) to eligible personnel.
Efforts have also been made to revise and update recruitment rules in line with current requirements,
conduct training programmes and workshops for skill development, and implement welfare initiatives.
These include MoUs with premier educational institutions, State Bank of India for CGSP (Central
Government Salary Package) accounts, and Bajaj Allianz for life insurance coverage, as well as
organisation of workshops focusing on mental health and well-being of personnel.
Significant advancements in digital transformation have also been achieved, including implementation of
NCMIS (Naval Civilian Management Integrated System) Version 2.0 (SAKSHAM), development of
customised training modules (NavKalp) on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, and extension of the
facilities of Defence Travel System (DTS) and DigiLocker for Naval Civilians.
During the event, selected Naval Civilians will be honoured for their outstanding contributions and
excellence in various fields. The event will also witness the formal inauguration of NCMIS Version 2.0
(SAKSHAM), specialised training modules (NavKalp) on the iGOT platform, and biannual
magazine Udantika by the Hon’ble Chief Guest.
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