President’s Colour Award : INS Dronacharya
The President of India presented the President’s Colour to INS Dronacharya in Kochi
- INS Dronacharya is the gunnery school of the Indian Navy. It is located in Kochi, Kerala. It is responsible for training 820 officers and 2100 ratings per year in small-arms, naval missiles, artillery, radar and defensive countermeasures
- President’s Colour Award is a prestigious honour, awarded by the President to armed forces or a police unit that has rendered exceptional service to the nation.
- The award serves as a recognition of the sacrifices made by police personnel in the line of duty, and as a tribute to their unwavering commitment to serving and protecting its people.