Rear Admiral Alok Ananda assumed command of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet from Rear Admiral Susheel Menon on 17 October, according to a press note.
The Flag Officer, a specialist in navigation and direction, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1993. He is an alumnus of the Naval Academy, Goa, the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, and the National Defence College (NDC), Thailand.
The Flag Officer’s extensive operational experience includes command of the Landing Ship INS Ghorpad and the frontline frigate INS Satpura. He has also held key staff appointments at Naval Headquarters, including Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) and Commodore (Naval Operations).
Rear Admiral Ananda was awarded the prestigious Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) for his exemplary service and successful conduct of Operation Rahat in Yemen.
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This article is written by Senior Journalist Lakkoju Nagesh Babu
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