INS India, the base depot ship at New Delhi, celebrated its 75th anniversary today. According to the Defence Ministry, established as HMIS India in 1941 it was rechristened as INS India on 26 January 1950. The Base Depot has the privilege of being the Flagship of the Chief of the Naval Staff. <br/><br/>Started as small unit with a complement of just a handful of officers and sailors, INS India is now a major establishment in New Delhi with a plethora of duties and responsibilities. <br/><br/>In addition, the establishment provides administrative and logistics cover to all officers and sailors borne in Naval Headquarters and other units in Delhi.As a run up to celebrate this grand occasion, a series of events were organised.