Indian Navy to "shed colonial past", PM Modi to unveil new ensign; Details inside-

New Delhi, Aug 31: Indian Navy will witness a historic moment on September 2 as the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant will be commissioned. Apart from this, the naval force will get a new ensign, which as the Prime Minister’s Office stated would do “away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage”.

 

In a statement, the PMO said, during the commissioning of IAC Vikrant in Kochi, "the Prime Minister will also unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage."

 

Notably, the Indian Navy has a white flag which has horizontal and vertical red stripes. This symbolizes the Cross of Saint George and the intersection is superimposed with the emblem of India. The Tri Colour is placed in the upper canton next to the staff.

 

There is no mention of what will be changed but the cross will go. And there will be certain colour changes and there will be a naval crest which will be depicting an anchor.

 

This will be the fourth time since 1950 that the ensign has been changed. Since 1950 the Naval Ensign has undergone changes three times. On Friday, it will be the fourth time. The change, this time is a nod towards the county’s move towards ‘Atmanirbharta’.