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President of India presented the President’s Colour to INS Valsura, the Navy’s premier technological training establishment

INS VALSURA

• Established in 1942
• Is a “stone frigate” (shore establishment) of the Indian Navy in Jamnagar, Gujarat
• Premier training establishment of the Indian Navy
• Entrusted with the responsibility of imparting training to officers and sailors of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and friendly foreign countries in electrical, electronics, weapon systems and information technology
• Has distinguished itself with notable and gallant service to the nation for nearly 80 years

About Presidents colour

• The President’s Colour is the highest honour bestowed on a military unit in recognition of its exceptional service to the nation.
• The Indian Navy was the first amongst the Indian Armed Forces to be awarded the President’s Colour on 27 May 1951 by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.