Naval Investiture Ceremony was held in New Delhi today to felicitate naval personnel who have demonstrated leadership, professional achievements and distinguished service of high order at INS India. <br />'' <br />''Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff, conferred the Distinguished Service Awards announced on the Republic Day this year to the recipients.<br />'' <br />''Eight medals which included one Yudh Seva Medal, one Nao Sena Medal and six Vishisht Seva Medal were awarded.<br />''The event is traditionally conducted as a ceremonial parade centrally for all awardees of the Indian Navy. However, in view of the prevailing pandemic, the ceremony is being conducted locally by each Command of the Navy.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The award ceremony was witnessed by a limited number of senior dignitaries of the Indian Navy and the spouses of the awardees.</span><br />