Prez Confers Hony Rank on Retired Navy Captain

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) The President has conferred upon Retired Navy Captain Rajan Vir the honorary rank of Commodore in recognition of his outstanding contribution in fostering international understanding and cooperation in the maritime field as head of the Indian Maritime Foundation (IMF).

The Indian Navy took up Captain Rajan Vir's case for the unique honour and forwarded the recommendation to the President after it had been duly vetted by the Defence Ministry.

Captain Rajan Vir is the founder President of the IMF and has been responsible for its growth and development since its inception in 1993. As a result of his indefatigable efforts, IMF has come to occupy a high place amidst the maritime fraternity in India as well as internationally, said an official spokesperson here today.

The Foundation has been actively engaged in organising seminars on contemporary maritime subjects to promote understanding among the academia and policy shapers in the country. It also conducts lectures and workshops in schools and colleges to spread awareness and foster better understanding among the youth on related issues.

To promote international understanding and cooperation in the maritime field, IMF has been inviting and hosting visits to India by distinguished professionals from abroad for lectures and exchange of ideas with serving and retired officers.

It has also been interacting with several maritime organisations around the world such as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

IMF was registered in 1993 as a Public Trust with the Charity Commissioner and granted exemption from tax under section 80G by the Commissioner of Income Tax.

UNI DG RL VV1924