INS Valsura Awarded With ‘Nishaan’ By President Ram Nath Kovind

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Valsura has been awarded the celebrated President’s Colour by President Ram Nath Kovind.

INS: Ram Nath Kovind presents President's Colour to INS Valsura - The Economic Times

It is the best award or honour that is bestowed upon India’s military units. This award is additionally called ′Nishaan′ because it is an emblem which is worn by the bestowed units’ officers on their left-hand sleeve of the uniform. This award refers as an acknowledgment of the receiving unit’s meritorious service.

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Although the practice of carrying the President’s Colour Award into battle has ceased, the custom of receiving, holding, and parading it’s still practiced within the soldiers. This award is bestowed on a military force as an indication of recognition of remarkable service rendered to the country, both during war and peace.

President Of India Presents President's Colour To Ins Valsura - DDE

In 1942 INS Valsura was established. it’s one in all Indian Navy’s premier training establishment. INS Valsura has been entrusted with the responsibility of coaching the sailors and officers who are a part of the Indian Navy, and Coast Guard. Foreign countries having a friendship with India are trained here.

President Of India Presents President's Colour To Ins Valsura - DDE

Training to be imparted on electronics, electrical, information technology, and weapon systems.