The Indian Navy held the 32nd Governing Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Navy Foundation (NF) on May 21 at the newly inaugurated Nausena Bhawan in Delhi Cantt. Chaired by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff and President of the Navy Foundation, the event reinforced the Navy’s sustained commitment to the welfare of its veteran community.
Representatives from all 18 Navy Foundation chapters across the country, along with stakeholders involved in veteran affairs and members of the NF Delhi Chapter, attended the session. The gathering served as a platform for collaborative dialogue and policy review, highlighting the Navy’s inclusive approach to veteran support.
During the meeting, Admiral Tripathi—who assumed office as the 26th Chief of Naval Staff on April 30, 2024—provided an overview of current initiatives undertaken for retired personnel. Key presentations focused on enhancing healthcare services under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), improving the System for Pension Administration (SPARSH), and revitalizing the Veteran Sailors’ Forum to ensure better outreach and engagement.
Participants also discussed various region-specific concerns raised by different NF chapters, reflecting the Navy’s attention to grassroots-level feedback and customized veteran care. The session enabled open exchanges and offered reassurance that the concerns of naval veterans remain a top priority for the service.
Nausena Bhawan, the event venue and new administrative hub of the Indian Navy, symbolizes the force’s modern vision and administrative evolution. Inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the facility underscores the Navy’s forward-thinking agenda and its ongoing efforts to create a robust support ecosystem for both serving and retired personnel.
The meeting marked another step in the Navy’s continued efforts to honor, support, and remain connected with its veteran community, reflecting the values of respect, service, and unity that define the Indian Navy.
