Indian Navy Day / Modi government made a big change in the Indian Navy - shoulder straps changed

Indian Navy Day: Narendra Modi government has made a major change in the nature of the Indian Navy. After the Naval Flag, there has been a change in the form of the shoulder straps of the officers. Till now the officers of the Indian Navy were wearing the symbols of slavery dating back to the British era. But now he will wear epaulettes inspired by the navy of Shivaji Maharaj, who dreamed of Swaraj.

It is noteworthy that this year on Navy Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced new design epaulettes on the shoulders of Admirals. After this, today on December 29, the Navy has shown a glimpse of these new plates. The Navy has said that they have been designed inspired by the ensign and royal seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's navy. Let us tell you that on Navy, PM Modi had said that now we have to eliminate the things and identity of the time of British rule. We have to come out of the mentality of slavery and take our heritage forward.

As we usher in the new year #2024, #IndianNavy proudly unveils the new Design of Admirals' Epaulettes. Announced by @PMOIndia during #NavyDay2023 at Sindhudurg - the 🛑 in the new Design, drawn from the Naval Ensign & inspired from Rajmudra of #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj, is a… pic.twitter.com/Ssxq8ZLOZd

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 29, 2023

What's in the new plates?

The new shoulder straps designed by the Indian Navy for Admirals are inspired by the naval insignia and posture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. There are mainly five marks in it. The first is a golden navy button, the second is an octagon with Ashoka mudra, the third is a sword, the fourth is a telescope and the fifth is water stars according to the rank of officers. In this, the Rear Admiral's patka will have two stars but the outline of the patka will be black. The Serge Rear Admiral's plaque will also have two stars, but the outline of this plaque will be red.

Apart from this, the Vice Admiral's plaque will have three stars. The outline of this plate will also be black. The Serge Vice Admiral's plaque will also have three stars, but the outline of this plaque will be red. Apart from this, the shoulder plaque of the Navy Chief i.e. Admiral will have four stars and the outline of this plaque will also be black. Apart from the color of the stars and outline, all Admiral's plates will be the same.

What do the marks on the new plates indicate?

• Golden Navy Button – This represents the will to break out of the slavery mentality.
• Octagon – It shows all the eight directions, so that all around can be kept alert for a long time.
• Sword – Shows power, national strength and ability to fight war. Along with this, it shows the ability to face every challenge and defeat it.
• Telescope – This reflects the vision of the Indian Navy. This shows the ability to monitor changes happening in the world in every season for a long time.