President Pranab Mukherjee today extended greetings and felicitations to all members of the Indian Navy and their families on occasion of the Navy Day. <br/><br/>In his message, Mr Mukherjee said, the Indian Navy is a strong, capable and professional force, which has effectively safeguarded national maritime interests and built bridges of friendship across the oceans. He said, the Navy has also played an important role in rendering aid and humanitarian assistance across the Indian Ocean Region.<br/><br/>President Mukherjee said, over the past few decades, it has transformed itself into a multi-dimensional and technologically enabled force, capable of meeting any maritime challenge confronted by the nation. President expressed confidence that in the years ahead, the Indian Navy will continue to progress as a potent instrument of country's power.