On June 27, 2025, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, presided over the Naval Investiture Ceremony held at the Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi. During the ceremony, gallantry and distinguished service awards were presented to naval personnel on behalf of the President of India. A total of 51 awards were conferred, including one Yudh Seva Medal, thirteen Nausena Medal (Gallantry), eight Nausena Medal (Devotion to Duty), and seventeen Vishisht Seva Medal. Shri Dharambir Singh Negi, ExPO ELP, received the Jeevan Raksha Padak. The Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Medal and Lt VK Jain Memorial Medal were also presented. The CNS Trophy for Best Green Practice was awarded to Material Organisation Vizag and INS Shivaji. Unit Citations were awarded to INS Shivalik, Trishul, Karna, Flight Squadron INAS 316, INS Satavahana, Rajali, and Tunir. The CNS addressed the awardees, highlighting the significance of the ceremony as a recognition of gallantry, devotion to duty, and the Navy's commitment to service. The ceremony was attended by families of the awardees and senior naval dignitaries, concluding with a dinner hosted by the CNS.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for the country's defence.
Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025: A ceremony conducted by the Indian Navy to present Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards to Naval Personnel.
Adm Dinesh K Tripathi: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) who presented the awards.
President of India: The Head of State, on whose behalf the awards were presented.
Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi: The location where the Naval Investiture Ceremony was held for the first time.
Yudh Seva Medal: A gallantry award presented during the ceremony.
Nausena Medal: A gallantry and distinguished service award presented during the ceremony. There are two types: Gallantry, Devotion to Duty.
Vishisht Seva Medal: A distinguished service award presented during the ceremony.
Ministry of Defence
NAVAL INVESTITURE CEREMONY- 2025
Posted On: 27 JUN 2025 9:00PM by PIB Delhi
Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), presented Gallantry and Distinguished Service
Awards to Naval Personnel on behalf of the Hon'ble President of India at the Naval Investiture Ceremony
held for the first time at the newly constructed Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi on 27 Jun 25. Awards were
conferred to honour and recognise bravery, leadership, professional achievement and distinguished service of
Naval Personnel.
A total of 51 personnel were conferred with awards during the ceremony which included one Yudh Seva
Medal, thirteen Nausena Medal (Gallantry), eight Nausena Medal (Devotion to Duty) and seventeen
Vishisht Seva Medal.
During the ceremony, CNS also presented the Jeevan Raksha Padak to Shri Dharambir Singh Negi, Ex-PO
EL(P) for saving a person from drowning in Hindon Canal on 15 Jul 24; Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Medal for
promoting Flight Safety; and Lt VK Jain Memorial Medal for outstanding research in the field of electronics,
computers and applied sources.
CNS Trophy for Best Green Practice was awarded to Material Organisation (Vizag) and INS Shivaji in the
industrial and non-industrial categories respectively.
The CNS also presented Unit Citations to various units for their outstanding service over the past year. The
recipients in the category of Operational Units were INS Shivalik, Trishul, Karna, and Flight Squadron INAS
316. The recipients in the category of shore establishments were INS Satavahana, Rajali, and Tunir.
Speaking on the occasion, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi congratulated the awardees and remarked that this
occasion is of special significance, not just as a formal acknowledgement by the Indian Navy of the
conspicuous acts of gallantry and devotion to duty of its personnel, but also stands as a powerful symbol of
Navy's enduring spirit, courage under fire, and unwavering commitment to service before self.
The ceremony was witnessed by families of the awardees and senior dignitaries of the Indian Navy.
The ceremony concluded with a Dinner hosted by the Chief of the Naval Staff for the awardees and their
families, and a reaffirmation of the Navy's motto of ‘Safeguarding National Maritime Interests – Anytime-
Anywhere’.
List of Awardees****
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