Felicitation of Gallantry Award Winnersat Mulla Auditorium on 10 August 2022

As part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav , WNC conducted a ceremony to felicitate and honour gallantry award winners of the Indian Navy, both serving and retired. The function was held at Mulla Auditorium, Mumbai on 10 August 2022. The Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Chief Guest for the ceremony, was received by Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, CINC WNC. Three Vir Chakra, five Shaurya Chakra and 30 Nau Sena Medal (Gallantry) awardees were felicitated by Hon'ble Governor during the ceremony. Among the awardees were 13 retired officers and eight sailors. Admiral VS Shekawat (Retd) was also felicitated for his stellar role in the 1971 War. Other awardees were also rewarded for brave acts during various operations including 1971 War, Op Pawan, Op Rakshak, counter insurgency missions, Antipiracy and rescue at sea and outstanding achievements in various expeditions.