Indian Navy Ends Batons, Embraces Modern Practices

In compliance with the government’s initiative to move away from colonial practices, Indian Navy has discontinued the use of batons by all personnel with immediate effect. Instead, a ceremonial baton will be placed in the office of each unit’s head. The handover of the baton will only take place ceremonially within the office during a change of command. This decision aims to shed the colonial legacy and embrace modern practices.