Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals

• The Navy unveiled the new design of Admirals’ epaulettes, with the octagon in the new design, drawn from the naval ensign.

Key Highlights

• It was inspired from rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji in what it said is the “true reflection of our rich maritime heritage”
• It reiterates the “resolve to do away with Ghulami ki Maansikta.”
• The Navy is also set to rename some of the ranks from the British nomenclature to reflect an Indian connection.
• Adoption of the new design reaffirms our commitment to the two pillars of Panch Pran - Virasat Par Garv & Ghulami ki Mansikta se Mukti,”
• In September 2022 during the commissioning of the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, Prime Minister unveiled a new Naval ensign.

Prelims Takeaway

• INS Vikrant
• Chhatrapati Shivaji