Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla assumes role of Chief of Personnel in the Indian Navy

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Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM, took over as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy on May 10, 2024.

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Leadership Roles of Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla:

• As Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), he led important events such as the Presidential Fleet Review and the sea phase of MILAN-22.

• Held key staff positions at Naval Headquarters and contributed to officer training at the Naval Academy.

• Held diplomatic assignments abroad and served as Chief of Staff of the Western Naval Command.

Background of Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla

• Vice Admiral Bhalla, who joined the Indian Navy on 1 January 1989, has served for 35 years in various roles.

• Specialized in communications and electronic warfare and served on several front line warships.

• Commanded several notable ships including INS Nishank, INS Taragiri and INS Beas.

About Indian Navy:

• It is under the command of the President of India and headed by the Chief of the Naval Staff.

• It serves as a blue-water navy, active in areas such as the Persian Gulf, the Horn of Africa and the Strait of Malacca.

• The navy conducts anti-piracy operations and cooperates with regional navies.

• Regular deployments last two to three months and cover the South and East China Sea as well as the western Mediterranean.

Founded - 26 January 1950

Headquarters - Ministry of Defence, New Delhi

Motto(s)- Shaṁ No Varunaḥ (ISO)

transl. 'May the Lord of Water be auspicious unto us'