New Delhi, ANI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the new Naval Ensign 'Nishaan' at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage. Welcome to Kaumudy Global and Let us know more about Nishaan.
The Prime Minister unveiled the new Naval Ensign 'Nishaan' during the commissioning of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Naval Ensigns are flags that naval ships or formations bear to denote nationality.
The old Indian Naval Ensign consisted of a St. George`s Cross -- a red cross with white background. In one corner of the cross, the Indian flag was put when the country attained freedom, replacing the Union Jack in that place.